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(Eric Stirgus/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/new-soccer-field-at-holmes-marta-station-is-world-cup-legacy-project/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T20:08:36.799Z</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>2026-07-02T20:08:36.799Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New soccer field at Holmes MARTA station is World Cup legacy project]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Holmes MARTA station,MARTA,World Cup,StationSoccer,Hamilton E. 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(Handouts)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/07/rivian-delivers-more-evs-as-it-launches-r2-model-but-chip-shortage-looms/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T17:17:27.256Z</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>2026-07-02T17:17:27.256Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rivian delivers more EVs as it launches R2 model, but chip shortage looms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/357FWZ2MHNHZNEQB4BVTBENNYI.jpg?auth=8af4f8605ca0b14fc6e71c5392c46a94698181b7202b286e416253fc8c556880&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rivian in June began public customer deliveries of its new R2 midsize SUV, a model the company plans to build in Georgia at its future plant in southern Morgan and Walton counties. (Courtesy of Rivian)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/peachtree/2026/07/peachtree-road-race-2026-marta-ride-hailing-on-july-fourth/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T17:11:28.873Z</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>2026-07-02T17:11:28.873Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Peachtree Road Race 2026: MARTA, ride-hailing on July Fourth]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4R3STZJYYVH47DFSFBO34L6HEQ.jpg?auth=5634a63aaed961f3062aacc966543bcd909a428c410ca8b9ba5ff1812bec03a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Runners take MARTA early to the 2024 AJC Peachtree Road Race. (Dawn Sawyer/AJC 2024)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/peachtree-launched-former-ajc-sports-writer-on-a-most-outrageous-quest/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T17:00:11.826Z</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>2026-07-02T17:00:11.826Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Peachtree launched former AJC sports writer on a most outrageous quest ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NZCW5EJGXJDI5CJSMWWVDUMC5A.jpg?auth=97ad80456b9f89df8cb58b0ae240d115b9ce75675e0eda5818e09d5f3905c9fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1800&amp;height=1193</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Atlanta Journal-Constitution sports writer Mike Knobler completes the Bear Lake Marathon in Idaho on June 5, 2026. It made him a finisher of a marathon in all 50 states and was also the first of his goal to run 26 marathons in 26 countries in 26 weeks. (Courtesy of Tyler Cleveland)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/john-gil-might-become-the-braves-eventual-answer-at-shortstop/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T16:44:05.922Z</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>2026-07-02T16:44:05.922Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[John Gil might become the Braves’ eventual answer at shortstop]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5OQSNEQKZ5FGPIFUO4EYATIQH4.jpg?auth=a9e5a399068f7b1023d14e7da5ea573945ad63b124887282295470e192736349&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4965&amp;height=3724</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves prospect John Gil has stolen 148 bases across three minor league seasons. (Ryland Scott/Rome Emperors)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/07/clarks-steakhouse-carves-its-own-place-in-beef-obsessed-buckhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T16:10:59.747Z</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>2026-07-02T16:10:59.747Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Clark’s Steakhouse carves its own place in beef-obsessed Buckhead]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[restaurant review,atlanta restaurant reviews,clark's steakhouse,clark's steakhouse review,clark's steakhouse atlanta,best steakhouses atlanta,best new restaurants atlanta,honest restaurant reviews,best steak atlanta,clark's steakhouse reddit,atlanta restaurant reviews reddit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AFT64WFM2BHY5HXSHZNXVQYEHI.jpg?auth=93efba5674bb268cb1d80cb79535450ed6977d4a07f66d9c21ef859f3f042d22&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The larger steaks, like this 34-ounce dry-aged tomahawk, at Clark's Steakhouse are beautifully sliced before serving. (Angie Webb/Courtesy of Clark's Steakhouse)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/co-founder-of-aurora-theatre-in-lawrenceville-to-retire-after-30-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T16:03:39.056Z</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>2026-07-02T16:03:39.056Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Co-founder of Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville to retire after 30 years ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[entertainment,arts,theater,aurora theatre,lawrenceville,ann-carol pence]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2YCT6PNSZJDMTCK46WZD6S6PME.png?auth=3e031301e80b1c5da334525c2622c8960e1a1a5930a14aa42374d853cd114f7b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1070&amp;height=765</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ann-Carol Pence, co-founder of Aurora Theatre, has announced she will retire in early 2027. (Courtesy of Casey Gardner Ford 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/07/ossoff-challenges-collins-to-three-debates-in-senate-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T15:39:33.464Z</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>2026-07-02T15:39:33.464Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ossoff challenges Collins to three debates in Senate race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XSH6BDWDP5BATGEX5B55LIQ7LM.jpg?auth=0c6f740cb63ed37fa7abe7904eba0666dea60371f53537a5fa4782523a803657&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1066&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[While campaigning for his first term in 2020, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff proved to be formidable in head-to-head matchups. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/peachtree/2026/07/what-goes-into-putting-on-the-peachtree-road-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T14:08:43.375Z</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>2026-07-02T14:08:43.375Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What goes into putting on the Peachtree Road Race?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PIH6H7JVFBEMRBSPOJ2U35QQJY.JPG?auth=ca4777cad7df343d09533615e5b5325c1bd99ff50a84a6f7813a16d61ed850ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3561&amp;height=2003</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Runners cheer as they make it up "Cardiac Hill" during the 56th running of the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025. 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(Ryland Scott/Rome Emperors)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/dont-worry-about-hawks-not-making-major-moves-like-heat-raps-sixers/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T13:33:50.898Z</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>2026-07-02T13:33:50.898Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Don’t worry about Hawks not making major moves like Heat, Raptors, Sixers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,basketball,nba,atlanta hawks,opinion,michael cunningham]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SF5GV3U3CVFX3ABOCV5TWNOFSY.jpg?auth=45bc11bd9274f31d49d42167c3e8d12661d426bc44784314c08f9f419ec7f4b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6001&amp;height=4001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo walks off the court after a game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. 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(Jeffrey Phelps/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/former-atlanta-lawyer-is-set-to-run-his-50th-peachtree-road-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T13:33:21.354Z</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>2026-07-02T13:33:21.354Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Atlanta lawyer is set to run his 50th Peachtree Road Race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GOERNL6KSVHUFCO3ESN4SDVHMY.jpg?auth=7ec53f6b1d4402ed63afaa0264df969f28de889cb8074f9819e27bc122d0ed9b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6048&amp;height=4024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Greg Gates, who will be running his 50th consecutive Peachtree Road Race on July 4, shows off his custom-designed T-shirt, which he'll be wearing on race day. 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Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/03/live-updates-the-latest-news-from-braves-spring-training/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T13:29:23.513Z</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>2026-07-02T13:29:23.513Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves call up shortstop Jim Jarvis]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/62ZEGAP5ZJGNPMA5P3UQQTDSWI.JPG?auth=f528003938f504b1aa74b4506cbcbb53cf36e3cf33d61199d1a84057e631f4cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5486&amp;height=3657</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Atlanta Braves and glove are shown in their dugout during their game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/12-essential-georgia-songs-that-helped-shape-american-music-over-250-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T13:15:58.76Z</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>2026-07-02T13:15:58.76Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[12 essential Georgia songs that helped shape American music over 250 years]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[america 250,usher,gladys knight,rem,outkast,fourth of july]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7KHQWBROSRH6VP3N7YI7LWTAUE.jpg?auth=9f6e88b7f446d67c610b4fa63fb55532f5ff47816bad2102bbd5d57e6360fbac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1152</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: Shannon Wright for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/07/centennial-yards-next-tower-to-include-affordable-apartments-shops/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T13:10:20.252Z</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>2026-07-02T13:10:20.252Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Centennial Yards’ next tower to include affordable apartments, shops]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/G5X3NLAWZBBTBJIQON7BWTLAVY.jpg?auth=108a281ea74387888259342615bc3b7219e608b42682501928cc87b8b2bb475c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This is a rendering of a planned apartment building at Centennial Yards in downtown Atlanta. 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(Adriana Iris Boatwright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/braves-throw-eight-no-hit-innings-snap-three-game-slide/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T12:54:32.841Z</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>2026-07-02T12:54:32.841Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves throw eight no-hit innings, snap three-game slide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/44CU2UTGBJEN5PLSID4EGMIT5E.jpg?auth=2661633b0814be3871909df593327b92e7c0221c5749a39b275ebcac88314fd6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Braves’ Reynaldo López pitched five sparkling innings against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik Rank/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/07/delta-could-acquire-rights-to-spirit-airlines-old-hartsfield-jackson-gates/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T12:53:39.239Z</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>2026-07-02T12:53:39.239Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Delta could acquire rights to Spirit Airlines’ old Hartsfield-Jackson gates]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GUVRFUUSYERMRCLHNZ5YOKTQ74.JPG?auth=4e13ab24da92c2139fbbb76db246d36aa7aa00e03d3840a6bda07429979cc079&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2201</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Traveler walk through Concourse C at Hartsfield-Jackson airport in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/world-cup-atlantas-opening-match-traffic-tickets-fan-fest-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T12:18:24.029Z</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>2026-07-02T12:18:24.029Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup Atlanta: Matches, traffic, weather, tickets, Fan Fest and more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LKDDJFMP75C45JYWDTVPG63SD4.jpg?auth=949908d298773e47547a3cb30d8006131d3e823f562027591694d1bc8a7f4580&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans leave Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) after the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game in Atlanta on July 1, 2026. England won 2-1 in the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/here-are-best-times-to-beat-holiday-traffic-this-independence-day-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T11:10:52.425Z</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>2026-07-02T11:10:52.425Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here are best times to beat holiday traffic this Independence Day weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/E7EWFPHISVCDJCIDUXI42JBDYM.jpg?auth=7d62efabbeb4cdde6b69a37971871bc9d4733e686d6fb8c0eb06b1400925b8d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5677&amp;height=3785</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Expect busy interstates throughout metro Atlanta on Friday ahead of Independence Day, experts say. (Ben Hendren for the AJC/FILE)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/world-cup-shocker-not-so-fast-england-holds-on-for-2-1-win-over-congo/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T11:01:56.466Z</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>2026-07-02T11:01:56.466Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup shocker? Not so fast. England holds on for 2-1 win over Congo.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[World Cup,England,DR Congo,Atlanta Stadium,Round of 32,Three Lions,Les Leopards]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R44YJJAWARFIXPSDPM7VFXLUHU.jpg?auth=bed36c81b5db546ceb9904da9f937f9bdf17d4948f0df59ddb6a055d8aaabb44&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3928&amp;height=2618</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[England forward Harry Kane (left) reacts after scoring against  Congo during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/am-atl-pop-up-power/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T10:23:30.321Z</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>2026-07-02T10:23:30.321Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Pop-up power]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/mike-luckovich-most-bills-passed-ever/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T10:00:09.285Z</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>2026-07-02T10:00:09.285Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Most bills passed ever]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[mike luckovich,opinion,political satire]]></news:keywords></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/america-at-250-how-to-live-the-georgia-way-as-a-discipline-for-public-life/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T10:00:06.14Z</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>2026-07-02T10:00:06.14Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America at 250: How to live the ‘Georgia Way’ as a discipline for public life]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5FU7VRZT6G7JZXNS6ZTRVG5ET4.jpg?auth=d0f3e4d5e93864d63f417e47ffb1670ca275f8a28491fa4b3b59044535fee73a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A hand-painted state of Georgia seal with the motto "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation" is on the window of the small Municipal Court building in Pelham. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/pride-of-a-nation-congos-world-cup-run-comes-to-an-end/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T23:42:07.365Z</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>2026-07-01T23:42:07.365Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pride of a nation: Congo’s World Cup run comes to an end]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BUHFAVEFLZBBXCMDUZH7R43BBU.jpg?auth=e3f2aca52975cad44663ec5b44d058bd99c0cf25df3f2e36f133e355df41ea83&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3923&amp;height=2615</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo fans react during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/woman-dead-man-detained-after-wellness-check-at-buckhead-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T20:13:44.394Z</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>2026-07-01T20:13:44.394Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NFL player’s mom dead, brother charged in Buckhead killing, officials say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NY25SK5Y3VGOLKG3OXSDW276TA.png?auth=4195706111c41030f53aad2c88e01624a9b22ba83066654aaae81a8035c06d36&amp;smart=true&amp;width=798&amp;height=409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The incident happened at a townhome in the 3500 block of Roswell Road in Buckhead, Atlanta police said. (Channel 2 Action News)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/what-are-the-possible-world-cup-matchups-in-atlanta-for-the-knockout-rounds/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T18:55:54.067Z</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>2026-07-01T18:55:54.067Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What are the possible World Cup matchups in Atlanta for the knockout rounds?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SUJZBURBFFFJ3BPD4VAMHRU5XQ.jpg?auth=850e8b5fd88b21c926a83798f937aa56c1d379ba3a4f20b5f48a3dc87a2dc0ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cape Verde fans celebrate at FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park following a 0-0 draw between Spain and Cape Verde at the World Cup in Atlanta on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/atlanta-actor-learns-lessons-from-john-cenas-netflix-comedy-little-brother/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T18:35:59.328Z</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>2026-07-01T18:35:59.328Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta actor learns lessons from John Cena’s Netflix comedy ‘Little Brother’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PRSFECXR4FC2NLRCEV63JXZVZU.jpg?auth=8dc8da21253ec465bc05253c0103187c64b8067223150f25a3f86c9054059b16&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In the Netflix film "Little Brother," Pilot Bunch as Shane, Bryce Gheisar as Cory, John Cena as Rudd, Eric Andre as Marcus. (Courtesy of Clifton Prescod/Netflix)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/the-win-column-meaningful-revelations/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T18:09:27.091Z</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>2026-07-01T18:09:27.091Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Win Column: Meaningful revelations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AJJHURABZJCAJK5JCWZ2OOPBJM.jpg?auth=2b87d35fbed29acb721bafc5291fb02dd30e0827711298396bbaa6e6807cab4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=2917</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/06/celebrate-america-250-4th-of-july-at-these-metro-atlanta-events/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T18:02:05.874Z</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>2026-07-01T18:02:05.874Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Celebrate America 250, 4th of July at these metro Atlanta events]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UFJJQ44JEZGBZFDV2BVU2HGPYM.jpg?auth=926b12ac14b1bfd7cd6de3f8ea228ad2a9b331e8d7933dbfcc5ecebd3cce774f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=583&amp;height=387</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Beat the Bomb in Atlanta will host America 250-themed games in July. (Courtesy of Beat the Bomb)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/07/delta-issues-waivers-for-july-fourth-flights-to-and-from-nyc-dc-areas/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T17:57:18Z</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>2026-07-01T17:57:18Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Delta issues waivers for July Fourth flights to and from NYC, D.C. areas]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6ITP4BQQONC45DLPC4LXCYOBBM.jpg?auth=8fc4c15d611ab16342dac1618d2d3b01caaa6c21f8673f98d62e4fe97c5cce55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5253&amp;height=3499</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Delta is allowing travelers to rebook flights that could be interrupted by 250th U.S. anniversary celebrations. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/9-atlanta-cultural-institutions-celebrating-milestone-anniversaries-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T16:24:11.892Z</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>2026-07-01T16:24:11.892Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[9 Atlanta cultural institutions celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WACKYFG2RFFJFLLSN5FB4K3BKU.jpg?auth=8b2e70ed9e49929b703e1c7b680014f6cedbc4ff845dded9a625738b60b4c01a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The High Museum of Art is celebrating 100 years of being home to home to more than 20,000 works spanning centuries and cultures. 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"I’m just gonna say people had to pray for my country because they’re having a hard time now.” (Lynne Sladky/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/07/how-the-us-supreme-court-may-have-given-mike-collins-a-helping-hand/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T15:34:28.587Z</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>2026-07-01T15:34:28.587Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the U.S. Supreme Court may have given Mike Collins a helping hand]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZRZ3NYEBGBDTNCVS5PCTMXMPAI.JPG?auth=a3c03954696534290f7f5074e2b94ddea9ba5d9afd5bd3264d979bf3c4bbd3c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3788&amp;height=2526</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Mike Collins speaks to supporters at his watch party after winning the Republican U.S. Senate nomination earlier this month. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/where-is-dagmar-midcap-shes-been-off-cbs-atlanta-for-more-than-a-month/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T15:25:53.699Z</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>2026-07-01T15:25:53.699Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where is Dagmar Midcap? She’s been off CBS Atlanta for more than a month.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5MD6AUT6JZFT5OGKGKGRLEPISQ.JPEG?auth=a93e729acb1646c2c6fc32c887b98a462b11aad8f1e10f2a0ed19b9fb4a541a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1800&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dagmar Midcap joined CBS Atlanta in late 2025 as a meteorologist more than 15 years after leaving Atlanta after a personal tragedy. (CBS Atlanta)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/07/atlantas-top-summer-food-pop-ups-barbecue-burgers-and-hot-dogs/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T14:57:17.315Z</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>2026-07-01T14:57:17.315Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s top summer food pop-ups: Barbecue, burgers and hot dogs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Punk Foodie,Pop ups,Dhaba bbq,Keenan's Pit,Springfield BBQ,Misfitsss BBQ,Sad Boy barbecue,Smashburgers,Carrot Dog,Pepper's Hot Dogs,Tony's ATL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZEIJ53QGAVGQBGOBAVIG6GNNRQ.JPG?auth=e6f6bdb29eca6b593f2143b7ac5abc7c17b83bfa097962346bef8c7cd072abb0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4320&amp;height=2880</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Craving a red dog with turkey chili, cheddar and Jack cheese, raw onions, garlic aioli and spicy mustard? Head to Pepper’s Hot Dogs. (Courtesy of Bites and Bevs Media)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/07/georgias-first-data-center-pop-up-power-plant-is-breaking-rules-groups-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T13:53:02.591Z</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>2026-07-01T13:53:02.591Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s first data center ‘pop-up’ power plant is breaking rules, groups say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LUDJPADXSNCDBCWNDPKLAI3ZKE.jpg?auth=e439fba2d358dcfc7fe1732a978af53d81c8b81c8b4597e8d531335a8b919ce8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5280&amp;height=2970</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial view shows off-grid generators being installed in front of a data center in Covington on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/stalking-claims-lead-to-temporary-protective-order-against-fulton-manager/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T13:42:22.69Z</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>2026-07-01T13:42:22.69Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stalking claims lead to temporary protective order against Fulton manager]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Temporary Protective Order,Dick Anderson,HOA,Roswell]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BHEUHMECNGMIIVXMZM3DAUON4M.JPG?auth=d9a1654ab5f14fe8e672528469a1dff9df119bf81d31c49742228fd14eced616&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fulton County Manager Dick Anderson, seen here in February 2023, is under a temporary protective order and faces two ethics complaints. His attorney says he has done nothing wrong. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/atlantas-underdogs-cape-verde-and-congo-make-world-cup-history/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T13:30:04.93Z</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>2026-07-01T13:30:04.93Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s underdogs, Cape Verde and Congo, make World Cup history ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CAKWERJQE5B5PIZJ2U6DW2KBXY.jpg?auth=e5e23480ccce1632a057635f61c2605e455adebe5cd48d8f0f39e99f93d5cc40&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3657&amp;height=2438</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy celebrates during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/meet-the-fan-from-atlanta-standing-in-for-congos-lumumba-vea/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T13:12:34.283Z</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>2026-07-01T13:12:34.283Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the fan from Atlanta standing in for Congo’s ‘Lumumba Vea’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CQCAPKJTZZHGZG7UUHGMPVHA2Q.jpeg?auth=b5a712e2877a7f10cc1b3f72deaf1dbdb76bd5c40b8bef682a1145e41017f5c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1179&amp;height=1526</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta resident Enock Kabwende is a fan of the Congo soccer team, which will take on England in a World Cup round of 32 match Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium. (Courtesy of Enock Kabwende)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/georgia-tech-unveils-updated-football-jerseys-in-new-under-armour-partnership/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T13:09:11.666Z</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>2026-07-01T13:09:11.666Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech’s new uniforms pay homage to classic look]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DY2QFGWWBFCMFMDKCIFZ7MBAO4.jpeg?auth=b45e4894dd19a5181c8bbccaf940adeb79ae9523b8a361df6fb0ed98ee93bb70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=640&amp;height=800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech's new uniforms can be combined into 12 color schemes. (Courtesy of Georgia Tech Athletics)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/07/here-are-the-new-georgia-laws-set-to-take-effect-july-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T13:06:04.435Z</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>2026-07-01T13:06:04.435Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here are the new Georgia laws set to take effect July 1]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CUFDV63WEZCANCAMYL5RILAOOM.JPG?auth=be8587062d93e7d155999f2b99885d84ebeff223a868413a416f3dc4a1ae0e3c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5820&amp;height=3880</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Georgia State Capitol dome is shown through the windows of the Nathan Deal Judicial Center on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/07/more-than-2-dozen-new-metro-atlanta-restaurants-opened-in-jam-packed-june/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T13:05:28.27Z</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>2026-07-01T13:05:28.27Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[More than 2 dozen new metro Atlanta restaurants opened in jam-packed June]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[best atlanta restaurants,best atlanta restaurants reddit,new atlanta restaurants,new atlanta restaurants reddit,where to eat atlanta,new places to eat atlanta,alonetogether atlanta,bar incognito,bicicletta peachtree city,bolivar coffee smyrna,the chai box cafe,clove restaurant duluth,clove restaurant gwinnett,cosm atlanta,dough in the box downtown atlanta,el tesoro downtown,glide pizza downtown atlanta,golestan peachtree corners,golestan gwinnett,honey bubble tea,mama lin's chicken delight,the irish exit atlanta,jeremiah's italian ice,jolene jolene atlanta,la cueva atlanta,last dance avondale,last dance atlanta,likeminds atlanta,brewdog atlanta,mikkelson's market,the municipal market,sweet auburn curb market,nando's atlanta,nando's peri peri krog,nando's krog,peachtree sporting club,american dive downtown atlanta,pie bar westside,pie bar atlanta,terminal 26 atlanta,26 thai atlanta,underground diner atlanta,underground atlanta diner,you42 studios,guac y margy's atlanta,indulge popcorn atlanta,mother's best atlanta,mother's best decatur,nadair atlanta,palo santo atlanta,what happened to palo santo,palo santo westside,pour taproom midtown]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FXK7LBP74JFUJDPANYFXV7KZYA.jpg?auth=fb5ad39961e0a388eb08987f9136d57572e7db158cdb23cc0fdc4d9cfb63e28a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4128&amp;height=2752</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[La Cueva was one of more than two dozen new restaurants to open in metro Atlanta in June. Its menu features shareable dishes and Mexican botanas, including plates like this pollo envuelto mole. (Courtesy of La Cueva)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/braves-slide-continues-with-loss-to-cardinals/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T12:55:15.234Z</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>2026-07-01T12:55:15.234Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves’ slide continues with loss to Cardinals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/24BBJOCNTFD6BPAAXVNLSISR4E.jpg?auth=75101f8fba1c133a3c11ad815a308e835d52b22a9d9fb98b936a4c9eab809c1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3030&amp;height=2021</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher Martín Pérez throws to St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker in the first inning of their game Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/07/same-civil-war-different-story-how-textbooks-rewrote-slavery-and-lincoln/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T12:11:36Z</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>2026-07-01T12:11:36Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Same Civil War, different story: How textbooks rewrote slavery and Lincoln]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[lifestyle,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F06-22-2026%2Ft_e5a83f78c5e1471ea90ad4d4e2f2395b_name_YT_Southern_Identity_Textbooks_VERTICAL_v5_00_00_55_02_Still013.jpg?auth=d2d93cbe0dbc99bcfd2c389ecfba85c262a8c3b73c397e4827710bed8978bf10&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/accessatl/2025/08/outpost-to-global-host-your-city-guide-to-johns-creek/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T12:07:00.24Z</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>2026-07-01T12:07:00.24Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Outpost to global host: Your city guide to Johns Creek]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4DMOQS6NH5CERDSS3MPXKD6V5A.jpg?auth=05a17aae49fb27ddbde15a76d26aeb3956fdb6a319335dd396c0739b4d2e2cbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2163&amp;height=1434</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The classroom at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, where nature lovers of all ages learn about wildlife, nature and the environment. 
(Courtesy of Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Heritage Center)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/peachtree-road-race-updates-cool-calm-and-collected/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T10:58:01.817Z</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>2026-07-01T10:58:01.817Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Peachtree Road Race updates: Cool, calm and collected]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T5GEKRDYPXD6HT3TCIKE6QQ4G4.JPG?auth=d928a9193a8cef590b4759afd724ddc1dd94f7cf612df20cfbd3f5efe078e352&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3984&amp;height=2656</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Runners pass through a stream of water during the last mile of the 2025 Peachtree Road Race. (Natrice Miller/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/am-atl-screening-for-screens/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T10:23:27.169Z</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>2026-07-01T10:23:27.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Screening for screens]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/readers-write-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T10:00:09.603Z</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>2026-07-01T10:00:09.603Z</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)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/peachtree/2026/07/how-virtual-runners-will-submit-run-times-for-the-peachtree-road-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T10:00:01.265Z</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>2026-07-01T10:00:01.265Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How virtual runners will submit run times for the Peachtree Road Race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AHBFC6NLSBSR5LX6EIPAXA2WBE.jpg?auth=661e6cf2779ffd4edae9a4345be43f3746bf7f31b56bbc494d7ccbd7510b50a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=500&amp;height=331</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Running a "shadow" version of the Peachtree Road Race outside of Atlanta has long been a part of the event. In 2008, these U.S. Army service members prepare to run a "shadow" version of the race at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq. (Courtesy of Staff Sgt. Michel Sauret/U.S. Army)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/readers-write/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T10:00:03.783Z</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>2026-07-01T10:00:03.783Z</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[Readers write. (Phil Skinner/AJC 2013)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/02/atlanta-arts-events-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T10:00:06.261Z</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>2026-07-01T10:00:06.261Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[events,things to do,metro Atlanta,Atlanta,arts,culture,weekend events,dance,theater,visual art,music]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K4VTKJQI7FDTVFWWUROZ6RCF24.jpg?auth=43d804723beb9bc954cca2173da402fe83cc495099fdafba5067ac8d4e6c2cfc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1050&amp;height=1009</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Pioneers of Puppetry event at the Center for Puppetry Arts includes an appearance by Luke Flowers, who has written a new Little Golden Book biography of Jim Henson. The program takes place on Thursday, July 2. 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