<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/ap-top-25-rankings-prediction-texas-georgia-miami-make-case-for-no-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T14:42:56.56Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T14:42:56.56Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the Top 25 should look: Texas, Georgia, Miami make case for No. 1]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AW3BAZSAMNGW5HSRSW36V7BKPM.JPG?auth=6ddd7059c1242732ea4364c817bbeab40b1a6886096ff6ed9684e61fd3c68ade&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6403&amp;height=4271</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia coach Kirby Smart (center) and the Bulldogs get ready to take the field against Oklahoma on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Georgia won 41-13. 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(Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/opinion-its-just-not-going-to-happen-for-georgia-tech-this-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T13:54:10.812Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T13:54:10.812Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In loss to Stanford, Georgia Tech’s season goes from bad to worse]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FRS7JOULPVGIPIOV2V3TXBOY44.jpg?auth=dbc738493fc4668b951ba35f4643f5646de36b676a367fd1af6f214a6326f0b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3868&amp;height=2746</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech coach Brent Key — pictured during the Yellow Jackets' game against Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 — said after the season-opening loss to Colorado that Tech was a “poorly prepared, poorly coached, poor-disciplined, soft football team." (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/opinion-tougher-test-is-another-rout-for-georgia-this-is-not-our-final-form/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T13:24:18.021Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T13:24:18.021Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tougher test is another rout for Georgia: ‘This is not our final form’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/532LJVFERFBMZG6FXJLLWSYUSM.JPG?auth=be7bef33a70f850949d1655bc7994f854cc8540b60c075904cf991e568823f63&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4652&amp;height=3101</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole celebrates his long touchdown run after recovering a fumble by Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (not pictured) during the second quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/in-southeast-atlanta-a-fallen-tree-leaves-a-mess-and-a-few-lessons/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T13:02:03.637Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T13:02:03.637Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A tree fell on his truck. The tale is a lesson for all Atlanta drivers.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2WC3RNHXDVGX7CFFL7Q365LYFA.jpeg?auth=c8933c68317f066d0400d3a97fd2fdcf71e82e094c9ba3ad1bbce734ac6cd733&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This fallen pine tree along Macon Drive in southeast Atlanta caused problems not only for Marquez Peete — that's his pickup truck under it — but also for other drivers and city departments. (Doug Turnbull for the AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/atlanta-united-comes-back-to-draw-with-nycfc/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T12:54:01.544Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:54:01.544Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta United comes back to draw with NYCFC]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2RFPIIUFI5AEDG7R3UHQADNY6I.jpg?auth=9f048bcbd42677626d358f6d29a8e771a3260f1132ff7483d25d6f0f8ed81fc6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5285&amp;height=3523</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino — pictured during the Five Stripes' game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Inter Miami — said of United's 2-2 tie with NYCFC on Saturday: “If we’re capable of winning away games, then the chances to make playoffs still remain." (Lynne Sladky/AP)

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/georgia-may-have-found-its-top-receiver-in-talyn-taylor/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T11:26:44.684Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:26:44.684Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Talyn Taylor may have just answered UGA’s biggest offensive question vs. Oklahoma]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QR6YN22CJBCODGVLWF6D6UWF5I.jpg?auth=613dca372a57973e5f41f6615b91d349c74f631406cbc2313a6d729af3296122&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2184&amp;height=1660</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (right) makes a one-handed catch against Oklahoma defensive back Eli Bowen (left) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/harris-leads-braves-to-win-on-penultimate-day-of-regular-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T11:24:40.307Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:24:40.307Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harris leads Braves to win on penultimate day of regular season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6MULZQ7GY5DPXBMMDGL5DSNI5M.jpg?auth=3346a66c286e36669498609fcf627c5010d5221c7c582e792f9d4874324ac69f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2200&amp;height=1467</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II is congratulated after scoring on a sacrifice fly hit by Matt Olson during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Miami. 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Daniels; "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me" by Lil Jon; and "An Inconvenient Woman" by Keri Leigh Merritt.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/09/atlanta-ajc-letters-editor/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T10:00:03.53Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:00:03.53Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGVSJ4ANZJET5A3HVZPGR64YQY.jpg?auth=4470c09986d46c39209d75f1657f8e2b101028e4f2b2311051a30b2f61a06bb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4180&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Phil Skinner/AJC 2013)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-tv-sports-listings/B7VI5ADAY24BLMB5XRLTVZ4HYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T09:57:31.476Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:57:31.476Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta TV sports listings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GCIYFLEG3VH2HDRBBHQEBRJWAE.JPG?auth=b483dbe4d29a230cece32b0bd6db89189843b45a181355ca679285c15ccebed2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5180&amp;height=3453</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves’ Mike Yastrzemski, center, celebrates with teammates after he hit the game-winning single to score Atlanta Braves’ Ha-Seong Kim (not pictured) to defeat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in the 10th inning at Truist Park, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/09/doughnuts-atlanta-september-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T09:00:04.881Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:00:04.881Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where to find the best doughnuts in Atlanta]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurants,best atlanta desserts,best dessert atlanta,atlanta desserts,sug after dark,murphy's atlanta,dandy donuts,revolution doughnuts,atlanta donuts,bloom roadside,charmain ware-jason,gold bunny donuts]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EHVJZLXOMRBSXFEQXHCHP5EFDE.jpg?auth=85c3e93725d3b49c1a2b2e7fa73c9813477a691937ed5e765b05517fa5d55544&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An array of doughnuts from Atlanta Donuts. (Lia Picard for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/09/small-batch-cinnamon-roll-recipe-rebecca-eisenberg/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T09:00:04.831Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:00:04.831Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The small-batch ooey-gooey cinnamon roll recipe you want this fall]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurants,candy hom,soupbelly atlanta,baking,cinnamon roll,rebecca eisenberg,small batch breads,easy recipes,cinnamon rolls for 1]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MECVKPDA3VD5RB4CJJBO6IA5XQ.tif?auth=da87c6e8647656eda2d0fd190a15a3cd5458a746ab2c19342a8dab2892d803db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2806&amp;height=1578</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Rolls, from "Small-Batch Breads" by Rebecca Eisenberg. (Courtesy of Linda Campos)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/kirby-smart-says-the-score-doesnt-matter-after-41-13-win-over-oklahoma/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T08:25:38.057Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:25:38.057Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kirby Smart wants ‘better’ than Georgia’s 41-13 win over Oklahoma]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/25NZ4XENTRDDLCKNOJ7C6OJ5P4.JPG?auth=45e1543bfb6c2268c59b115681a0fe75b9a6ec3485dcd319eaac031d36bfec1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5174&amp;height=3449</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (right) celebrates his touchdown with Georgia defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (left) during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/georgia-football-defensive-shines-as-bulldogs-hammer-oklahoma/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T08:25:08.691Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:25:08.691Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia hammers Oklahoma, capitalizes on Sooners’ turnovers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PFF63MPVZZFYZHPDZNVWCHOXHQ.JPG?auth=3df9b1b27d0f2c2ecb976daca4a0b2cf2be116f02304c37a0e39095566d811f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5770&amp;height=3847</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia cheerleaders carry the U.S. flag and a Georgia flag as they participate in the Dawg Walk before Georgia's SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DDQNOSQM5JFORJPTDRJXQQ5PJY.JPG?auth=55fbfb9a25734d9e17ecb6a9b442ae9374d336630170c408debece2f439ba612&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5757&amp;height=3838</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia cheerleaders participate in the Dawg Walk before Georgia's SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/54R6DAO3NJDETILMHEB7AVY3OM.JPG?auth=b34cc1ccfbeb3a202c94befded00b1e6082c04517b1a9aaba27679df269c9daf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5810&amp;height=3873</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia football players participate in the Dawg Walk before their SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/37JSJN2YMRF65JAE4GG32INIIQ.JPG?auth=a4e0f1a609514d1b25b6082afa0600586a6cd7bd98a380adb0e8b43ae1264477&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5864&amp;height=3909</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia football players participate in the Dawg Walk before their SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DSISW5U6XJDV7JOYTJJ4AQIXLY.JPG?auth=3881b3d2fc0c01bfe4281a1a3e1927161c00a63dd89be4eb7fe89fb393ba8dec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4558&amp;height=3039</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart participates in the Dawg Walk before Georgia's SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PYOIXVH72VBLJPC2NFHDAMQ3LA.jpg?auth=fcd794794ba6fb5d5e7516c8ac4fc71db484c5aa9709dc1328b4bbf8d6ec7f71&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5933&amp;height=4044</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greets fans during the Dawg Walk before Georgia's SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DOZHBWIDQFEVRB67B53ETSQAP4.jpg?auth=0ef42c67ee59d16a8d751933d765f998e1bd3b44c4690dc1c68aa2e16d4d8990&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5544&amp;height=3864</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans cheer during the Dawg Walk before Georgia's SEC football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KSWMY7B3GFFYJPQPYWBXHYEA2A.jpg?auth=ba3a5e89260b19263539a02eb3a5a343afc9cf495a28b1b93e60939735d8a813&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5758&amp;height=3854</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia players and coaching staff arrive for their home game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KUAW4LETXREMXIGJFREFS6JXLU.jpg?auth=c3e2f2b6ef12813d054287dcae58832136697463004e39b7c78710ff76fe92cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4852&amp;height=3536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson (center) and other players and coaching staff arrive for their home game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FSD5AD4N65HM3BFHDU5KORTLHA.jpg?auth=ec982e2a9dd2f0f0afd6b5db5342942d835882657012e498b92f46e39321d8ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5225&amp;height=3524</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (center) intercepts a pass and runs it back for a touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia went on to win 41-13. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RRMGKDWVZRHT5IEN6XAPQNODVM.jpg?auth=0f2794016edce1ab6bf3f2117be773abe482fc62c9f94b0d2bbbf1bf7a273e91&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5123&amp;height=3505</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (center) intercepts an Oklahoma pass and runs it back for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia went on to win 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JTZCQT4G6NE6DDPUHHZV2WQHBU.jpg?auth=19a7894317bd32190261d1a23194b7e025c21d240eab695fa6755eff48c0d4b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5884&amp;height=3951</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor celebrates after making a touchdown catch during the first half in an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RFTPIPKVP5D3ZMPZOK4P5HYTWA.jpg?auth=ceb51bca04f86744d5fcb3797e90aee96efd2857d558794a268158843a30f874&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans cheer as wide receiver Talyn Taylor makes a touchdown catch over Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Powers III during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QTJUXTHTEJDUBNDTXTSVZFKG6M.jpg?auth=a2f54940c00067c455ae3af56291e4b882286ab426864f851dbc1c70fc903c3b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5696&amp;height=3950</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (left) makes a touchdown catch over Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Powers III (right) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/L2WNTP5QAJFG3BVKIGER4SWE5M.jpg?auth=013c75cbe91467a7aee64de7b5b05cd1cf9c719b663738984c18bbf644227aa6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4961&amp;height=3373</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) gets off a pass against Oklahoma during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V57KYSUQKFDC5IY37FREQEY56M.jpg?auth=475df776edb2e0cc4453cae24773ad855581ec8bb85849c0fbdd6c41a3366d40&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FH5K6Z5YIRBFPFGOFS5AZ2VQG4.jpg?auth=b1ee63c58fb349795f4b91d751af0a61e457dc3dc6c8617798d5e18cdd95fd4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5010&amp;height=3258</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (center) runs for a touchdown after recovering an Oklahoma fumble during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KSJDKISITVANPJATAXI4JG4AVI.jpg?auth=26fa4cd781b20384671ccd2299dbdf2932732d4dcc95ba564a66cc32912a5349&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4858&amp;height=3254</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (center) runs for a touchdown after recovering an Oklahoma fumble during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/L62J4QJ7CJAGHDTRREULYHDBXA.jpg?auth=c289db743b3838ecb0c9fbdc516e0b04e30e4de45eac9e6f42fab6a349eef1c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5118&amp;height=3398</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall (center) celebrates after he sacks Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WSXF5CYOQNBSBOGOD5PI6MSMXU.jpg?auth=6cca78616e46b93977eb96423bfdca58aa2d5ea0e843277a8943ad31e22d1312&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4688&amp;height=3426</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall (second from right) celebrates after sacking Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CZCWWDZW7VCOHLSQN6CCSP4XVU.jpg?auth=3154ea68b75ac11396d2a951c4e4d2533c832c824e80cdbff52e4e52a2964e43&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4549&amp;height=3216</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is sacked by Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/W7A5EDOOOFDZNGJBZHZDOSJR6Y.jpg?auth=ba1024ee8a12035f1934b39591c5165780b5ad9069083189aa6b536b25d8aa0b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (left) celebrates with Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (center) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/45RFHT6PVBDQVERVDO6Q453ET4.jpg?auth=0d26340d74cd9a7747b7949e12409abedae6c57cc3b19b3aa66f63733ca7a380&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (second from left) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SMBX5I2JY5FQZPTWWOZVUSPHFI.jpg?auth=5342d90d0f0e4a364ab4afae20fca322f17edda63377f8b591b46ef58eb8996a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5363&amp;height=3741</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3JQATVR6KJE3ND444D7BAJPCRA.jpg?auth=084a2196d9e23543bdceda6cc0b0c950c96db0ed58a9e9812c39f64389a1b47d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (center) runs for a touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DTENOUMXU5BFTECYXQPPAPSX6Q.jpg?auth=5cd5308563fdb3c1dcc04c6788683183f07d03e3ff3e4b881ac7748473b38167&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DUIY5CPI55DENJX275IZ3YJUGE.jpg?auth=6c8747da2663757b5cf3464424a82aedf9b778bb00e71279ea4539b38731b871&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans cheer during a flyover before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/U35HXYVMYNFTVCKLOFT7BM2GYE.jpg?auth=6f96f41ef9bbc5c71c8c8bfe5c4a691db42650a4a4cbfbc5e9b7430621e839bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans cheer during a flyover before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FR3I6PXRDVBF5DCRF6ENED3YBQ.JPG?auth=c35ab89707da7cf2f9c9f4f00aea31a556b67ccb3e152e52a8009f9c074b96ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4664&amp;height=3111</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (right) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PLDYR2K47JCFRES6RQCLFQ4YWY.JPG?auth=7735ae9295e441bcad7cf54158a5a41e6e9d612994cabca41ce1c7d340d37074&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4235&amp;height=2825</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole returns a fumble for a touchdown during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QN2Q56WNYVHKTBGFPB6TYSW2UU.JPG?auth=6c602b0d32aa142530b734501837f2abdf13b87ffacad058ce30ae6f385a6fb9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4158&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (right) returns an interception during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5HCIU6OEBVFHHI4QXP5S5QZDAE.JPG?auth=a1b00b623843c0512b78ee562129f0e404ab588631f603981bfdea6dda359028&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6107&amp;height=4073</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole returns a fumble for a touchdown during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/25NZ4XENTRDDLCKNOJ7C6OJ5P4.JPG?auth=45e1543bfb6c2268c59b115681a0fe75b9a6ec3485dcd319eaac031d36bfec1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5174&amp;height=3449</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (right) celebrates his touchdown with Georgia defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (left) during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GU56SE4655BOFO4COSK4NI5LAA.JPG?auth=99724e5a7e9df07a31c80ef73e02f57a4e6e40773889ec75b618279c941dc966&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4294&amp;height=2863</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (third from right) pressures Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (second from right) during the second quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VXJ2ZU4WMNG7NIPTLQRGDYSECA.JPG?auth=96f492b8c96aad36e989805239ad9f983e42bf8c2c7d7e516cec76b84a2caf72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4662&amp;height=3108</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass against Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Powers III during the second quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DUJFR6RUQJCGVIW7Q5TQ7USO64.JPG?auth=75e57ff5f8206bc17b32016650b5e3464cda282caae4e708f2d834e974a2ed64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4810&amp;height=3207</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson forces a fumble by Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer during the second quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3JXNDKD2KBCSFDDO7BFNEM4BZQ.JPG?auth=9bda568f1adae32147c3c1cd3c8eb01d010ff0c6f5a5704d3811c33a17e9ea3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5196&amp;height=3464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole returns a fumble by Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (not pictured) against Oklahoma tight end Hayden Hansen and Oklahoma running back Lloyd Avant during the second quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JZ5YK4KUYVASLHYY4OPBEN65OQ.JPG?auth=39fc2c03d321cf95a7065958217e31f366e8c3dff02e2e8fd8898f0e22b09056&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4656&amp;height=3106</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart meet after their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R4O3GU7O6NDCNNSYLCM6H3M6KQ.JPG?auth=22878ad86f7f763aec0c51181559f5798500372d064929a4b7ae5171b8959e09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7469&amp;height=4982</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebackers Chris Cole (front left) and Quintavius Johnson (front right) celebrate their 41-13 win against Oklahoma in an SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JWPVRPZZR5B7XINORTAXENFETE.JPG?auth=84c9a2acbf611f3aaee93e304b5e64f88d05e4f4bfc0645017fcf40d5e7a72ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7038&amp;height=4694</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole celebrates his team's 41-13 win against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4U4X63D5P5AUBOWN7AKCROYRUY.JPG?auth=29e3ad15bc66e136c74371ceda1212c54faab293968e777f82607f0ac9b78f8f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5822&amp;height=3883</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall celebrates their 41-13 win against Oklahoma in an SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7DXSA6STTZEZNBH2EK6YKCNOUY.JPG?auth=2c92637d1e6fbd66a3ae936c51ad05fee5d4ec09a916adba474ef00ec2b02203&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5043&amp;height=3362</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor makes a one-handed catch against Oklahoma defensive back Eli Bowen during the fourth quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K3H4NLHIEBBCDLXMIEWPVZXWFM.JPG?auth=26e3c689f2ec8b1010eab04ab15029e290240e45d7d0c6abdebfcd6a932000fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor reacts after making a one-handed catch during the fourth quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5VWQRYLDZRCILO7JTH7ASE6GRY.JPG?auth=ed60e8a8f40b7055268670a91b585040598171382b068a93ff626b90996ef183&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5104&amp;height=3403</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts during the fourth quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CG6TFNUT2NB3JOHYJJ7JXO7MJI.JPG?auth=5b9a1676748ea5f0d58e3d9346f9458df4c42b132c8e8944caa6e216468d71ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5945&amp;height=3963</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (second from right) is tackled by Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle (third from right) and Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins (right) during the fourth quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GH5MVOGZWRD2TD46XLELMQKCEI.JPG?auth=40d9d9034840ccdf6eba7f69087e7493afae4e4b40d40cc06ddab7acfde73b25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4316&amp;height=2877</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman JJ Hanne (left) pressures Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer during the fourth quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WYNCQJB5HBDMRDCE37AYVTZTJM.JPG?auth=57978db74303c7140ca3eaa4735a83592b10cc48f1b13197c62c00c550d2ee52&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5470&amp;height=3647</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. rushes for a 54-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/35QMPXQOGNDQBC7MGZFBONG3IY.JPG?auth=048015e93a7afc92b2d858cbe4abfd76ea0ebd2fb2fe279fd38639d8b0f9c072&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5175&amp;height=3450</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (left) rushes for a 54-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3YZDT2B3GVHPRJSMJ25GJIOYG4.JPG?auth=ffc30479cb264cbe90d307f5a64dc4a862a3fe4ff90d494cae8b0b4fcd7b8e03&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5440&amp;height=3627</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (second from left) celebrates his 54-yard touchdown run with Georgia tight end Elyiss Williams (center) during the fourth quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LYDUK5DDEJENVGOTCUAGHP7PCY.JPG?auth=583931aeb09ab167b79b0aedc43c8bf027994381e67e5b42ca22b312ba911510&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5005&amp;height=3337</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton runs a play during the third quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7P26L5UEHFDFTL2VYEPCQTRW4I.JPG?auth=37c7bb0c2b1da1ad4c54de24200f2e41d7d5110f2253ba3d597e58d8b29f42f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4792&amp;height=3195</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass under pressure from Oklahoma linebacker Kip Lewis during the third quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LR4QFJ425RBBXMJJVNNXSCFXBQ.JPG?auth=1378414d8ce3639d8cbc686be7da0070639adb9cd07fa8c7a9d60b9ce5df5281&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4353&amp;height=2902</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (center) celebrates his 6-yard rushing touchdown with teammates during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V4PTDCWBFFE4RBKPXFKCZL32OM.JPG?auth=cba3ba941238207da17a3a4c30a4a38f459b91171396d05377c23474ced9e5fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4224&amp;height=2816</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor after a rushing touchdown by Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (not pictured) during the second quarter against Oklahoma in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LX5RWEQEPBBCVJWWO5RFFORYVU.JPG?auth=6dd4f1c92bfea3f06fa9bbf58af76cb79dbfeb8f399ea52e0e8aadb96d24ec4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4405&amp;height=2937</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins (left) causes a fumble by Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers (right) after a reception by Beers during the second quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LOCDGSNZO5GL5ICLBCSYPAPJTE.JPG?auth=6671dc4b0c664aedc34b7dc1436db23e52a5517423a32c217667fd24a42b0bd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4411&amp;height=2941</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins (right) reacts after causing and recovering a fumble by a Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers (not pictured) with teammates Jordan Hall (third from left) and Kyron Jones (center) during the second quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QYPPWZVROJEJPGH6ZT262VBLMQ.JPG?auth=e8046f26ed903d9973d167c727b406fcb08e84a63eaef16436a8baa6ef910dcb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4877&amp;height=3251</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins (right) reacts after causing and recovering a fumble by a Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers (not pictured) with Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (left) during the second quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4X3JERQHT5AP3MLHASPEUOMYYY.JPG?auth=b24e24443ce330c1c5fc311de44b7bad9de4828922db9ef4ae50a2a1b3777a5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5542&amp;height=3695</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia safety Rasean Dinkins reacts after causing and recovering a fumble by a Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers (not pictured) during the second quarter of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3B7H57KNLNH3FB7QDYWL6PIEUQ.jpg?auth=e8e97427b2e827c3d119e5f42eaf7f20b7373d631292affd4000d5559060c983&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans shield themselves from the harsh sunlight during the second half of an NCAA football game against Oklahoma at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WENFWT6P6RGNHDFPZ6ZRZITOOE.jpg?auth=72bfb47cb8289c375d49b5ac13481628acb2ee59dfe9d2b4d894057f83323c72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3504&amp;height=2489</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer (left) is sacked by Georgia defensive lineman Josh Horton during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. 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Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZKHOYL2BZZHUFHGOC6HENRFOMY.jpg?auth=699a3e175e1104b37b138e808551ceff12fa8cf26e8878104fe5981dde7e8db6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3646&amp;height=2514</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton leaves the field after Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13 in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F32VG3WCDZG3XFHURULRZZO2YU.jpg?auth=52e3e8b70e312fe0396fd0a336ab835a189006f9a379364e6c1b481d47645821&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. celebrates as he scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Y76WD2GVVRBBXK4L5ZPMLVQVRE.jpg?auth=ba1350fbf16af71826f68d85edd9d8324539b39a412e7504e11c46419a16c1a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4557&amp;height=3047</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AKANEGKSQVFW7EOFLDHRTRHJDM.jpg?auth=eab42c383478a3cc2be5a5633dd99933876a7719ac6f84a2c71ad2c2f2deb2ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (left) tries to avoid a tackle by Oklahoma defensive backs Omarion Robinson (second from left) and defensive back Jacobe Johnson (second from right) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens. Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DD7Z64OEJ5CRBMEJMMHIXSG55Y.jpg?auth=68684b3789296f660ac0ba58b87e403ecba78f2f9db1f73ecd526d1ce2826809&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5974&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is sacked by Georgia linebacker Chris Cole during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13 over Oklahoma. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5CAECYIFCVA3FB4GQUVH46KYSU.jpg?auth=ef96e02c1bc72ab2f4e4c8c5d6098439095b1b8591432beb128532d06f531856&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5692&amp;height=3885</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma fans react during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13.  (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OEIAXEHMUVAGNE26OD2RCF2NZY.jpg?auth=274b06080f5e6b536fd8c0aee2386d20b08ee47ecfd4bfd69810457416131f58&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4041</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans cheer during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZH3JE4R3TNGZDBT4M2XHUBZ6T4.jpg?auth=666c6bc1520ce1c0951f100f18de61b49b02ea2b77256621f60953c3ed252242&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3971&amp;height=2852</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor reacts after making a one-handed catch during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GQU7N4I6NNGPVDANLBLQ72QFPQ.jpg?auth=7a26a57adfa5900a65e39c0f8cedc17a967691256eddbadcd5d6e16ddf4efda3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4451&amp;height=3280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor makes a one-handed catch against Oklahoma defensive back Eli Bowen during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FI3R5VY42NBSVJISDDQ5RSFYJE.jpg?auth=feb248aaf81f31529f43383c5f8aead6ea85de2c01aac38ac29cfd48faa2da49&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3200&amp;height=2262</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma tight end Rocky Beers scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13 over Oklahoma. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GICLXTC76ZCH3H7ZR2P4IMQG2A.jpg?auth=1ef8004f15e14aad9b4a4ecf58ce9523f3be75f0367893fddc5a1d45f63d83bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5212&amp;height=3553</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his mother  Sharon and daughter Julia after Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13 in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Z7D5NU6EB5C6RMRFQBRIHIJ34Y.jpg?auth=d04568bd4579b4a11f692bbd91c0476cfae1b4169f923581ca23c574ab8024e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6058&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with wide receiver CJ Wiley after Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13 in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CPHJCZQWEFDUDFQLPPPFWTU7WE.JPG?auth=e6b9392f9450d7376a7401d4bbb83617ade9061af6dfc2763fb0bbac5c148a18&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7527&amp;height=5020</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV celebrate their 41-13 win against Oklahoma in an SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/kirby-smart-updates-georgia-injuries-after-win-over-oklahoma/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T08:24:33.867Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:24:33.867Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kirby Smart updates injury status of Ellis Robinson, quiet about Nate Frazier]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QDIIXVRXGVHAHJFTKTCHQXPOBQ.jpg?auth=9dc209c604cdcd854f6e94d0f3c39c10334cda8b824e58a7104ce4f73264d350&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4205&amp;height=2803</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne (right) catches a pass against Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV (left) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Colin Hubbard/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/georgia-gives-oklahoma-john-mateer-confidence-issues-in-41-13-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T02:25:31.378Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T02:25:31.378Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia gives Oklahoma, John Mateer ‘confidence issues’ in 41-13 win]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart,John Mateer,Oklahoma]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CYMJCLYRONDMPBTRLRGRE34T7M.JPG?auth=2635a01f3e536b5adf3035446b63a34bf5bf634dd99d0c7a0e10517f995dea18&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3220&amp;height=2147</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall tackles Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer during the first half of their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/kirby-smart-sounds-off-on-alarm-bell-for-upcoming-georgia-games/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T02:04:13.482Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T02:04:13.482Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kirby Smart sounds off on ‘alarm bell’ for upcoming Georgia games]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XE5BBR3N7BBKLN4Q4ZUKZU4BZQ.jpg?auth=d7e3a01434ab4a147e413149aab3bdb3ff3236ac356ffc963039f686e661ad10&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4813&amp;height=3393</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches during the second half of an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia defeated Oklahoma 41-13.  (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/chris-cole-shows-why-he-can-do-anything-and-everything-for-georgia-defense/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T01:31:02.857Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-27T01:31:02.857Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chris Cole shows he can do anything and everything for Georgia defense]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/S66WISFKGZGLDBE5DI2GB45X5E.JPG?auth=57207dd8f5a5ea08b59ed31bb3b323ecdf491a0ae3a33afa20dc9d8a6717ca76&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5026&amp;height=3351</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) reacts to Oklahoma taking a time out during the first half in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 41-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/blessed-trinity-marist-top-performers/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T19:16:16.977Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T19:16:16.977Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[10 players who stood out in the Blessed Trinity-Marist game]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GQ3KZB32BZFN5DSO2OKYTJQ5BY.jpg?auth=8784a0ef134dc6b2382c183f69cfdb68d41c97196ecfd4a77953815c8929bd73&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3054&amp;height=2036</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marist running back Cullen O’Leary makes a first down reception during their game against Blessed Trinity on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/W3U7MHE6XNDRZMGZ6V3U7UX5VY.jpg?auth=fd77154ebc1479db949ca470b79613492055acf280c1e461d40779b079229b1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5877&amp;height=3918</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marist students dressed in camouflage watch as their team battles against Blessed Trinity on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V4INDVYSJFE47EYZ2FACZBRDLM.jpg?auth=5c614433850cefacfe309bc56b9c9a09a9319130d00b45b2ac02eeef4166ffb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5077&amp;height=3385</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marist’s Engin McCarthy (left) makes a pick-6 interception against Blessed Trinity’s Darin Bruce during their game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BLOZD4UBHJFF7C4K6B5GHYTDFU.jpg?auth=c9f5c6768ccf9bd55f38ae6449458bdabf4aea3df3d40fc136e6b3bd284778ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5107&amp;height=3405</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marist’s Engin McCarthy (center) celebrates his pick-6 interception against Blessed Trinity during their game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FMDTKV2DRBDMHCAYSDTE6NI5OM.jpg?auth=a24fb10ecdc5f1b4c94a4b88c039eb52e51d77f6982aa9ef734451e20a984095&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5014&amp;height=3343</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marist’s Hayes Rollauer (back) passes under pressure from Blessed Trinity’s Dawson Jacobs during their game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JAKDKC6SKFC3VAVA3JQKK4EIEI.jpg?auth=66512b600007f2c9fdbe1e72a4f94e80cbb6297580a0c25753d3c2f208abf5d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3901&amp;height=2601</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Blessed Trinity’s Richard Morthland (center) is mobbed by his teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal against Marist on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4ADNX63ES5CETGRLRELGHZA62U.jpg?auth=1c5e6a775ad4136a934e38c68df688d553a57ce404b0fba1f81045409c408b84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3353&amp;height=2235</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Blessed Trinity’s Richard Morthland (left) celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal against Marist on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. 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(Lynne Sladky/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/marietta-wrestling-ring-becomes-set-for-manning-hour/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T17:37:53.665Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T17:37:53.665Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fox Sports’ ‘Manning Hour’ mayhem comes to Marietta]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YIQHV2VBFVANLEBSJYEQQRT2PM.JPG?auth=b30ee92a03efe06263ea321cc37d74fcc8a2d797dfcf88f0102b1f4f84becbf9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5734&amp;height=3825</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cooper Manning (center) reacts to actor Paul Walter Hauser demonstrating a wrestling move while they tape a "Manning Hour" segment for Fox NFL Kickoff. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/east-paulding-football-beats-new-manchester/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T17:21:06.188Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T17:21:06.188Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Off to best start since 2012, East Paulding on track to claim region title]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[high school football,sports,week 6,ajc varsity,east paulding,new manchester]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HUWHIHSS5RF47FYZOSLAYAGJAM.JPG?auth=b0c9006038002d318411bcc8f302c4181b00b4839e024bd74faac06cb4dca690&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1396&amp;height=931</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[East Paulding defensive end Treveon Lewis celebrates his tackle against New Manchester during their game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at New Manchester High School in Douglasville. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/drake-london-bijan-robinson-nfl-history/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T17:12:05.296Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T17:12:05.296Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Falcons’ Drake London, Bijan Robinson made NFL history at Packers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,football,nfl,atlanta falcons,drake london,bijan robinson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VH5FLJAHPRG3PJGJUFQCU7IX4I?auth=21a2f2734d088a71dfa77990bc3cfea96b69ff824d1be9a54e3129151cf8f472&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2594&amp;height=1945</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons running back Bijan Robinson moves the ball against the Packers on  Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. Robinson had a vintage performance well-suited for the primetime stage. (Abbie Parr/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/dismembered-smyrna-victim-identified/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T16:23:17.518Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T16:23:17.518Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teen now charged with murder in Smyrna dismemberment case; victim identified]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[smyrna dismembered body,Shanteria Mosley,kingston bradley,cobb county dismembered body,georgia missing woman found dead]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7WO5O4VZR5CJTNJIPCUEOETNT4.JPG?auth=0718306b041016cbdcdbeb41c212c21381e54bef9a31a38d02b8ea4a940152e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7561&amp;height=5041</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Law enforcement search for evidence in a homicide investigation at the Park Valley Apartments on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Smyrna. By Friday evening, a teenager had been charged with murder. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/southeast-atlanta-shooting-leaves-one-teen-dead-police-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T16:04:22.549Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T16:04:22.549Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teen killed in ‘isolated’ shooting in SE Atlanta, police say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[crime news,southeast atlanta,shooting]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/65CSC7ZI3BF57OMHFI7DPUY75A.jpg?auth=0cc953bc779bd5fbb8f6806514d1ca3981b58e616d7d602411d8b4ce56701ff4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6180&amp;height=4120</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta police work a scene on Dunning Street early Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, after a shooting late Friday left a teenager dead. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/inspire/2026/09/sweet-tea-great-and-small/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T15:56:25.354Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T15:56:25.354Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sweet Tea: Great and small]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/G4BZGSKHUNDHJCU2YRB2L3QJ2U.png?auth=a2e61949f7d13e1eb167bc1ad12df4243d36b9abbfc8b9ebbdb84b7126062f23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3510&amp;height=2161</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Welcome to Sweet Tea by the AJC, which highlights positive, fascinating and diverse stories from around the South.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/09/georgia-lawmaker-cosponsors-national-film-incentive-legislation/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T14:45:37.018Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T14:45:37.018Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[National film incentive legislation introduced with Ga. lawmaker as co-sponsor]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,movies,film,entertainment,georgia,politics,government]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SYN4V4XXH5AJLLCJV5C3VLJ7MM.jpeg?auth=8bd86777c6ad42d526a3fb16197f28653d343100ac9218c3ba4cee3bcadaec0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5140&amp;height=3427</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A catering sign is set up at the Woodruff Arts Center during filming on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/friday-recap-no-1s-beat-no-2s-in-historic-games-kipp-7-other-unranked-teams-beat-top-10-opponents/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T14:37:06.558Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T14:37:06.558Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Friday football recap: KIPP, 7 other unranked teams beat Top 10 opponents]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[high school football,sports,ajc varsity,week 6]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4ADNX63ES5CETGRLRELGHZA62U.jpg?auth=1c5e6a775ad4136a934e38c68df688d553a57ce404b0fba1f81045409c408b84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3353&amp;height=2235</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Blessed Trinity’s Richard Morthland (left) celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal against Marist on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Atlanta.  (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/09/atlanta-restaurant-news-september-26-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T14:07:48.539Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T14:07:48.539Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bon Ton closes this week and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurant news,bon ton,mule train,chops lobster bar,chops steakhouse,buckhead life restaurants,buckhead life group,medley johns creek,woodstock mill,woodstock mills,sydel's coffee,super chix woodstock,three dollar cafe woodstock,tin drum woodstock,blue ghost arcade,maxwell's woodstock,creature comforts,punt and pass,punt and pass lager,drew butler,jake fromm,uga football,uga,7 brew atlanta,7 brew gwinnett,jeni's marietta,jeni's east cobb,jeni's ice cream]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FRMMCNKCSZABNU24RGQ3L23ZNI.jpg?auth=60f863028e54bf8c3b9694d4a3df43212e67d9fd6d03ef55e7d1cff7df47321a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1362</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bon Ton’s main dining room features a large neon sign reading “Fancy Service.” (Henri Hu]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/debate-heats-up-over-development-plan-on-georgias-cumberland-island/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T14:05:24.406Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T14:05:24.406Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cumberland Island is a primitive place. A development debate rages on.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FNUG4XPFUBHF5FB2JLX4ZQWXWA.jpg?auth=0688f17e8155946ccd53b3fba5037cf77b52d9c1fb9ca7ca86920d9cbe97ce7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5172&amp;height=3446</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The view from property along Old House Creek on Georgia's Cumberland Island includes marshland and the historic Greyfield Inn. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/09/opinion-nikole-hannah-jones-and-the-difficult-school-choices-black-parents-have-faced/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T14:01:34.58Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T14:01:34.58Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nikole Hannah-Jones and the difficult school choices Black parents have faced for 150 years]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[nikole hannah jones,school choice,nikole hannah jones essay,new york times sunday magazine]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GBI6K3R6LZAY7KSZ62NTSZAR34.jpg?auth=b9e8e88ae02ee4dc8c4e67023863771a8b45415722386a2a09f938c7a29d0722&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1490&amp;height=993</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the landmark The 1619 Project, delivers the Spelman College commencement address on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Georgia International Convention Center.  (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/09/white-burgundy-braised-chicken-recipe-september-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-26T09:00:04.514Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-26T09:00:04.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Comfort food recipes served with tales from deep inside restaurant industry]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurants,candy hom,soupbelly atlanta,hannah selinger,cellar rat,cookbook,cookbook recipes,braised chicken,white burgundy,david chang,bobby flay,memoir]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AEUA33BZPNFPRBV2UW6OJH6OZE.JPG?auth=907da7b416e2a973f47fb5680e94baabe89e3253f840ac0c94a709a76ddc19c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5295&amp;height=2979</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The homey, comforting recipe for White Burgundy-Braised Chicken from Hannah Selinger’s memoir, “Cellar Rat,” works well in the cooler September temperatures. (Candy Hom for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/5-things-to-know-about-oklahoma-georgia-gunner-stocktons-big-challenge/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T23:22:57.51Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T23:22:57.51Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things to know about Oklahoma-Georgia: Gunner Stockton’s big challenge]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart,Gunner Stockton,Oklahoma,Brent Venables]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VT5K6FGQ3NDQDNE3DOREZFFCVI.JPG?auth=ca1b4d6fe93e15a4bf1cefc949155394eed94074cb05bc82e07a591c3c713ba7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4996&amp;height=3331</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton rushes for 62 yards during the second quarter against Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Fayetteville, Ark. Georgia won 45-17. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/braves-use-final-weekend-to-test-postseason-pitching-options/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T23:00:49.079Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T23:00:49.079Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves have pitching plans mapped out for weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LKNWHUWYDZHADALSNVZEXR5NZA.jpg?auth=d6454496d5b9522a34070aa3d902a32c63f98240668a16f9c300975857416c61&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3036&amp;height=2024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher Ray Kerr (62) delivers to a Tampa Bay Rays batter in the fifth inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026, in Atlanta.  (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/hbcu-football-week-4-games-to-watch-key-storylines/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T21:41:34.017Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T21:41:34.017Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[HBCU football games to watch in Week 4]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SBNIU5MZFFGTXBEJD5RXVJ5RM4.jpg?auth=fdacfdc68a850b2fb420875f869fa8a0f0f0d3bc83e726b4f429a3e58a440fe2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard running back John Washington IIl (left) is contacted by Indiana linebacker Jacob Savage (center) and defensive end Tobi Osunsanmi during the second half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Bloomington, Ind. (Doug McSchooler/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/teen-charged-named-person-of-interest-in-womans-death-smyrna-police-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T21:17:36.775Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T21:17:36.775Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DNA testing ongoing after dismembered body found in Smyrna, police say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RAB6PINWPFGZ5INP2H3NBHAFJQ.jpg?auth=8af44898b2f72c494c80cb3890a1d90050ef371712da8496e855d60dd6c86a65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5173&amp;height=3449</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smyrna police spokesperson Lt. Meredith Holt speaks during a news conference on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, after a woman's dismembered body was found at Park Valley Apartments. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/the-circle-returns-to-shoot-in-atlanta-moves-to-hulu-from-netflix/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T21:01:21.974Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T21:01:21.974Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘The Circle’ returns to shoot in Atlanta, moves to Hulu from Netflix]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WY5LNC6AHZDO7J26WIUQSJHI3Q.jpg?auth=3d17002b47f9a6b3e6e25aae6761a71d8bff45e5cbb7acec35a6ee535a13a4a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=681&amp;height=383</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jadejha Edwards (left) and Heather Richardson star in Season 7 of "The Circle." The show has moved to Hulu/Disney+ from Netflix for Season 8 but will remain shooting in Midtown Atlanta. (Courtesy of Netflix 2024)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/onsi-salehs-atlanta-hawks-plan-not-only-makes-sense-it-has-already-delivered/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T20:02:55.739Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T20:02:55.739Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Onsi Saleh’s Hawks plan not only makes sense, it has already delivered]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZVIFC5MSE5CZ5E7ZWYPASPPVPY.jpg?auth=103f181a43b88df5d1727c5a10fea1f417bbdb622b8dc0a499dd31a694234fce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1738</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh speaks with media at State Farm Arena Sept. 25, 2026, ahead of the start of the team's training camp. (Ken Sugiura/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/robinson-says-falcons-stefanski-gave-speech-like-martin-luther-king-was-in-there/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T19:31:43.876Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T19:31:43.876Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bijan Robinson says Falcons’ Stefanski gave speech ‘like Martin Luther King was in there’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QXUCQA4D5JFW5LWYONFBAGWZWE.jpg?auth=979f2e13a3411f4619089bb8c1e3cf53aef4e63da6d1f9a79a791a454d63d6ca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2538&amp;height=1692</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski, shown on the sideline against Carolina on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, had some words for his team after that blowout loss. 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John Barrasso, R-Wyo., listens during a news conference in Washington on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Mariam Zuhaib/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/09/atlanta-roller-derby-tries-to-save-decaturs-legendary-golden-glide/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T19:15:03.975Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T19:15:03.975Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta Roller Derby tries to save legendary Decatur roller rink Golden Glide]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V2E2ARLVSVA2LEELTVQHRP2MHM.JPG?auth=557ec8f758e4255523c5b5c8e96fc2db9f4a8f27522e80330a82cd280153c829&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Black Water Reapers take on the Apocalypstix during Atlanta Roller Derby’s first bouts at their new location, the Golden Glide Skating Rink in Decatur, on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/09/crispy-baked-lemon-pepper-wings/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T16:51:51.243Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T16:51:51.243Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crispy baked lemon pepper wings: 7 tips that work]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[baked chicken wings,lemon pepper wings,lemon pepper wet wings,Atlanta lemon pepper wings,tailgate chicken wings,game-day wings,how long to bake chicken wings,baking powder chicken wings,football food,oven-baked chicken wings,game-day food,crispy chicken wings,monti carlo,easy recipes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PMD3IXX26ZHG5NSUIACVW2ABEQ.jpg?auth=0d75b3bcd1f03df8447748451e1788593cbed5db128fcfe63b2ce8283a969c72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cornstarch, baking powder and a two-temperature method give these lemon pepper wet wings crisp, deeply browned skin without frying. (Monti Carlo/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/atlanta-falcons-interception-michael-penix-jr/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T16:47:55.042Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T16:47:55.042Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How an early interception settled Michael Penix Jr., drove Falcons’ offense]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,football,nfl,atlanta falcons,michael penix jr.]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BYZWTR6BQNANJNQVLOVPERAWGI.jpg?auth=754f23c9fd9fb5e531ee69c025edb6be29247b9d4a1355c432b0f2c1639cb5b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3864&amp;height=2576</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws during the first half against the Packers on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis. There are throws Penix wants back, but if this is the start of his mission toward proving he’s the Falcons’ franchise quarterback, he checked the box. (Mike Roemer/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/all-the-scores-from-week-5-georgia-high-school-football-action/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T16:47:27.896Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T16:47:27.896Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[All the scores from Week 6 Georgia high school football action]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EVM2PUQBQZBBVFBT5EKYPH7ZAM.png?auth=c17ca7850b388851103820d0b28109ffb36985b700eaa68bc96d7a1791db3922&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1966&amp;height=853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Stan Awtrey/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/atlanta-dream-to-face-mystics-in-first-round-playoff-series-beginning-sunday/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T16:23:34.092Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T16:23:34.092Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dream to face Mystics in first-round playoff series beginning Sunday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CFLNW2RPPFGGLA3RHTFGIWF7X4.JPG?auth=1f159007113ce04e7fd21f1865e67c1fd5587df854f46f8ffa8a45abda8475f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4617&amp;height=3078</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dream guard Allisha Gray scores against Indiana on June 20, 2026, at State Farm Arena. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/09/opinion-how-georgias-new-governor-will-contend-with-the-powerful-job/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T16:06:14.474Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T16:06:14.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A billionaire, a one-term mayor and the most powerful job in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3B7EG22ZQZHJ3N6US7O2CN7GY4.jpg?auth=bd808a5dc990c91c58fd27e7e02069bb79c12e3215abb3f5072275d50e59db48&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson (left) at a rally in Columbus on Aug. 13, 2026, and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms at a rally in Atlanta on May 31, 2026. 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(Jeffrey Phelps/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/the-win-column-how-bout-those-falcons-eh/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-25T15:10:52.449Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-25T15:10:52.449Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Win Column: How ‘bout those Falcons, eh?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KRBGCI7VRJCITPONBP72FJKA5U.png?auth=3ea128eb20bd61f987ad4df9e67020519f360a21d7534a3869b021dd0ac2ce8e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=600&amp;height=380</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Win Column​]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>