<?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/2026/04/as-georgia-searches-for-next-top-qb-prospect-bryson-beaver-becomes-more-valuable/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T18:34:34.774Z</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>2026-04-27T18:34:34.774Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As Georgia searches for next top QB prospect, Bryson Beaver becomes more valuable]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Z3WUI36IJVDXLLLEOEZU37MC2M.jpg?auth=6a5df4edc341aa4f256f3394c5d3d8d3f73560a505e7a1b3397299a68294210f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5011&amp;height=3341</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Bryson Beaver (18) plays during the G-Day spring game on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, April 18, 2026. 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(AP photos)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/meet-the-candidates-for-us-senate-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:56:05.711Z</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>2026-04-27T16:56:05.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the candidates for U.S. Senate in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JN74POJGBBEHZJF5UVFHYCRK5Y.jpg?auth=a106291e5b5ea0951ac6cd6812b09899fbe15ec3dd8a8c5c68c8c31995b4e62f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=677</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (right) will likely face one of these Republican candidates in next year's election (left to right): U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins or Derek Dooley.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-shortstop-ha-seong-kim-to-begin-rehab-assignment-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:48:09.92Z</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>2026-04-27T16:48:09.92Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to begin rehab assignment this week]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YVLVBXRTYNG77LNPUACLHRLLJY.jpg?auth=e958f833389e448e603ee5314377b20c20131b8785c2e8aeffed063853ed8483&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4823&amp;height=3685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim throws to first base to put out Nationals catcher Jorge Alfaro (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/voting-early-in-the-georgia-primaries-heres-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:34:30.58Z</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>2026-04-27T16:34:30.58Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Voting early in the Georgia primaries? Here’s what to know.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/U7SKRQKFEFARPDNDXK7F2COASA.JPG?auth=d3efa3b063e9113b9e917bd8a7805657e98e55460ceeaf54b02aaf19f28461e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2348&amp;height=1761</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia's early voting period for the May 19 primaries began Monday, April 27. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/meet-the-candidates-for-governor-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:30:33.487Z</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>2026-04-27T16:30:33.487Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the Candidates for Governor in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7V22PLHFIJEBZK4YIXLZMADGLM.jpg?auth=8fef69ea97bbc5c9e0a6ed7e6ead48dee0d4883dd5117c5329270f797caf6fcb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1237&amp;height=695</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[101914 ATLANTA: (From left) Governor Nathan Deal and Democrat Jason Carter conclude their second debate during The Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in Atlanta.   CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-4-johnson-seeks-11th-term-in-dekalb-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:29:26.347Z</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>2026-04-27T16:29:26.347Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 4: Johnson seeks 11th Term in DeKalb County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Hank Johnson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VFVSACHGCFHYJM6GOZG2GXCKMM.png?auth=7fb3d2b75e680dd2864d37a2c78b27fb43feb6938590b57e5231287a35529081&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/why-ozzie-albies-might-be-the-key-to-unlocking-the-braves-potent-offense/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:02:48.474Z</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>2026-04-27T16:02:48.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Ozzie Albies might be the key to unlocking the Braves’ potent offense]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FTKNGPS27FF7PLHE4ALNJSPPBU.JPG?auth=e6bcc182c3c5a2e7362c549ba2a0ee992fb6de84d4c85fd434434865d99b273a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4205&amp;height=2803</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies rounds third base before scoring a run against the Guardians in the fifth inning Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/cant-believe-avieon-terrells-nfl-draft-story-neither-can-his-parents/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:02:23.756Z</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>2026-04-27T16:02:23.756Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can’t believe Avieon Terrell’s NFL draft story? Neither can his parents.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BFEQG3JL7NE4XAUKYGXCI7T62U.JPEG?auth=07c44f77b7425ce0799f97fe02624783f11d2b3ef51b8a65ac86495a7d4cb69f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Terrell family, (from left) A.J. (holding his daughter, Amina), Arieaunna (holding her daughter, Arai), mother Aliya, Avieon, father Aundell and Ariel, say having the brothers playing on the same team is the "ultimate blessing." (Courtesy of Aliya Terrell)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/weekend-reflections-mediocre-grades-for-the-falcons-draft-picks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:22:52.749Z</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>2026-04-27T15:22:52.749Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend Reflections: Mediocre grades for the Falcons’ draft picks ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JWAI4GPSAVBBBAILJ7PYYZCCMQ.jpg?auth=8fe9bdc02f720c33255cd6d530ac4b864c31318d4ba5784a55025f07fdbd388d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2262&amp;height=1509</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Clemson defensive back Avieon Terrell runs a drill at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 27, 2026. (Michael Conroy/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/that-burning-smell-and-haze-in-atlanta-its-from-wildfires-further-south/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:14:56.276Z</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>2026-04-27T15:14:56.276Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia wildfires burn on despite rain, ongoing containment efforts]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia,wildfires,metro atlanta,state of emergency executive order,gov. brian kemp,code orange air quality in atlanta,wildfires in georgia,smoke in atlanta and metro atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ROQXC3HH6BFQNGGTUYC7SXNT34.jpg?auth=8c768681a7cab5a11b12cb12f6f00bbb2de876ec4cca52f13d8ce48e420caa34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned trailer sits near a destroyed home as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3F6LH4B4VZH25IY4JXLR5IFFRQ.jpg?auth=ebc2fa4370a51303b918e6d30d37e58814d51647285fb3f1e7703c4382cfabb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned speed limit sign stands near destroyed homes as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HBLQFU2C5NFQRAAEFVL2ROM5XE.jpg?auth=ed37aa8b5355b5e1525852429200e340234c40ba2d0f179e512e4cf5d4dcf402&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3689&amp;height=2460</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A helicopter carries water to the Brantley Highway 82 fire on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HCOKTV3X4FAH5C56N7Y4OVHXFY.jpg?auth=34abb3008e8326c31b8565da9a914942c4ff1b8b2ad15ef321fd71686475d447&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5193&amp;height=3463</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned vehicle sits near a destroyed home as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ONZIQUCD6RDGLED7WAEJ7OR6L4.jpg?auth=6fbc8ab87c6b26d3601edcff0d382205335279494109e7945c9e6b64594beced&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5916&amp;height=3944</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A grave marker in a cemetery is burned near destroyed homes as the Brantley Highway 82 fire continues to burn on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2DN23YDGOJGYZNEIK5LI6QLM2E.jpg?auth=657caac2bcc410ed58147f42029d3c50f72577bb33c2c2aaad38a36f61cb5abb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Brantley Highway 82 fire burns near Nahunta on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TH4BZCSMZ5AJVIZQRYS47ZOAMM.jpg?auth=0529035f5a77881bbaf67fd9ac29c0e181029685756b6396e09b1273852248eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A firefighter works the Brantley Highway 82 fire on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TFSQXGPNNZASTOJDEARGWAOR2Y.jpg?auth=cb302e154859373124617ebdd511d927123181c4d25b2eec6f95719cdd226a04&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The burned out remains of the Wedding Chapel at Covenant Acres is seen near the Brantley Highway 82 fire on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BETH6IEJDBAYVPJDMFZX4EYJDM.jpg?auth=cf455bd556103e2a69e7c83311bd05c683d58c3234879794096240235f95a3e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned vehicle sits near a home as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DCKZSDVUXZDWNNQCNQOW6KBIIA.jpg?auth=65ad1a9757b6c16d740358ef3c3980fdd716e5110965a9fe5ea88bbc06248b59&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Burned vehicles and trees from the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia are seen on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DCVJVECXY5FCZHB2PGBKPAKAUM.jpg?auth=2d1c589a5b43847aae40ace0e6449cf51fe2c3a50d42a1610e87c4952d6bb2dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=4032</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke from the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia fills the sky on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Q2I4ZR7ZJNGBHJY3WOQR6N6HZ4.jpg?auth=470a7e3919f0fa7ec084e18a8a2b272d44efd63af6a463e703a8a6f42fe1cef1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5799&amp;height=3866</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A taxi driver brings in a displaced man as the Pineland Road fire burns. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N5LMFHGBLJCGNOEIDK7LP3RJSI.jpg?auth=0fa255308b4092f46f9ab9e95b83aa729a3afd443f0dea649be7beb547f6d284&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3364&amp;height=2243</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman speaks to a state official at a road block near the Pineland Road fire. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R7FCAJJJTBCTPFHNI5D4V6GK2Q.jpg?auth=bc31bcb2df56257baf7e2a0d5912668d8be13eba5fddd4727c7a186c990c4720&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5457&amp;height=3638</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Pineland Road fire burns behind homes on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X72V3IATIZBDFEN3KFUAO57OIA.jpg?auth=1004eca4b717c16e176dffd3019da74dbe7eff5f2def6de1c8b2b4977913ce39&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4928&amp;height=3286</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fire helicopter prepares to drop water on the Pineland Road fire in Clinch County. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TYNRU4NHZRDBHEHYDZ35H3OVPQ.jpg?auth=077638d640573e736b1f58764e3c9e0cbefe92308a3c62e899d790c6800dc9ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5604&amp;height=3736</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People prepare food for first responders working on the Pineland Road fire on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J5FKGGOJINESDAL36DN2ZI5KTM.jpg?auth=7ed11539a06914d43787df3e838f77d9c4cda8b40be0e34bc147cbb686bcba72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8047&amp;height=4526</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Code Orange air quality alert is active for metro Atlanta because of smoke from major wildfires in South Georgia. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HSO636JW3REBNDV6KMRA2XOFMM.jpg?auth=60443769a2cd4a2880bb251d5eeafffb5a3a0cc0ed7f02bbafe15c58ccc5439e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/H2WXNOP2HNAHBMWK6V4RTSQB24.jpg?auth=169ae9867757ed43f372679105314ca49f17efda17d2e8b4eafa317fb3aca447&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3JPGXUWWEBAMHA5IF3ZCDGJMXM.jpg?auth=249b480a9255d37a078b890e87e6d43a32cd482a644939298c3581768e701ac1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/new-burt-jones-ad-gives-rick-jackson-a-political-makeover/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:07:43.334Z</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>2026-04-27T15:07:43.334Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Burt Jones ad gives Rick Jackson a political makeover]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K67IKS6KLBDKLLS5ZHEOK7WHGA.jpg?auth=007fc086c8d4494827a1781366e645c316ca885c3c4fe5ba903038ef1f318a55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (left) and health care executive Rick Jackson are among the Republican candidates for governor. 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(Courtesy of Hebron Christian School)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/retief-goosen-changes-putting-grip-wins-mitsubishi-electric-classic/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:51:23.402Z</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>2026-04-27T12:51:23.402Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Retief Goosen changes putting grip, wins Mitsubishi Electric Classic]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VRBXE6ZW4FGWPJF74DUFMU6JNA.jpg?auth=b6866c5071f66a6c42eb7858a7ef12d48a6ea5986f69682db035887344b9eade&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Retief Goosen holds the trophy for winning the Mitsubishi Electric Classic on April 26, 2026, at TPC Sugarloaf. 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(Courtesy of Volcanoes Safaris)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgias-2026-races-keep-coming-back-to-trump/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:12:07.366Z</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>2026-04-27T12:12:07.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s 2026 races keep coming back to Trump]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2PZNYWRGMJETFKDJ5FCTRIEKYA.jpg?auth=8679768eac21a6f1abd5468092cd7a3f68b6c6458b1b4754cbe516a02954f5e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3612&amp;height=2408</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump arrives at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church earlier this month in Phoenix. (Alex Brandon/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/ice-begins-2026-with-high-pace-of-arrests-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:06:00.55Z</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>2026-04-27T12:06:00.55Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE begins 2026 with high pace of arrests in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SCF7XSVI5VGHTJBJZ54JJEU4UA.png?auth=dfc8927926584970a97374716a73c0024262a45e56b9e4c6ad4810ce0757ffc9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/waffle-house-preps-for-world-cup-with-new-retail-storefront/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:05:32.571Z</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>2026-04-27T12:05:32.571Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Waffle House preps for World Cup with new retail storefront]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,retail,fifa world cup,waffle house,sports,atlanta,georgia,centennial olympic park]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EVLAAFDKYRALPK2EBXAJYSLMSE.png?auth=f569dccbc8028b244af83effd3fdf70d48c92282b90cad495d1ac417fcebe541&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1580&amp;height=930</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Waffle House plans to add a retail shop, shown here in this rendering, to its downtown diner for the World Cup, according to plans filed in Atlanta. (Courtesy of Waffle House/City of Atlanta)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgias-senate-gop-debate-a-brawl-and-a-balancing-act/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:04:21.393Z</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>2026-04-27T12:04:21.393Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s Senate GOP debate: A brawl and a balancing act]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AQS36JPNBVGOTNOEFGDAEQKYKE.jpg?auth=1c2587d7073abff1028b3dbc27a60e3d940eec13bf8e6b0cf2f650abdc2ddd27&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former football coach Derek Dooley (second from the right), answers a question at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young debate for the U.S. Senate on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/its-early-but-mlb-best-braves-better-equipped-to-keep-rolling-to-postseason/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:03:13.62Z</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>2026-04-27T12:03:13.62Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[It’s early, but MLB-best Braves ‘better equipped’ to keep rolling to postseason]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3WHIFQATIRAMPHK2VJUX2QPS3U.jpg?auth=fba989e4bac78c8289cb889c474bc3c963caa660dfb76a345e8123f135c751d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4948&amp;height=3299</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (right) celebrates in the dugout with Jorge Mateo after hitting a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-set-rotation-for-tigers-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:59:34.269Z</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>2026-04-27T11:59:34.269Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves set rotation for Tigers series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ARV3JCJYIZEPDO66KSN45SMDKA.jpg?auth=c99ba3e7a504aa2675974ca889ba638ef533d4e0f607bb0c968c1619e136b2b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5682&amp;height=3787</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves rookie JR Ritchie, shown pitching at the Nationals on April 23, 2026, will make his second career start Wednesday against the Tigers. (Nick Wass/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/am-atl-fires-and-ice/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:10:39.352Z</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>2026-04-27T11:10:39.352Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Fires and ICE ]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/atlanta-surveillance-is-more-vast-than-you-think-time-for-stronger-oversight/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:04:04.102Z</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>2026-04-27T10:04:04.102Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta surveillance is more vast than you think. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/using-technology-like-license-plate-readers-to-fight-crimes-protects-georgians/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:01:51.416Z</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>2026-04-27T10:01:51.416Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Using technology like license plate readers to fight crimes protects Georgians]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XQVAYE6MDETWXRUXIZF5VBEDFE.jpg?auth=627aea78af55d0dfc9d3743c008360c1e1ad2c522a777366f04665ce6f084dc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=466</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Technology that reads license plates is fundamentally different from the type of tracking courts have warned against. It is a momentary piece of data collected in public space, and courts across the country have consistently recognized that distinction and upheld its use. 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(Courtesy/Paul Ward for the Georgia Chamber)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/04/what-are-peptides-georgia-doctors-explain-the-benefits-risks-and-hype/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T09:00:04.627Z</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>2026-04-27T09:00:04.627Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What are peptides? Georgia doctors explain the benefits, risks and hype.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[health and wellness,peptides,beauty trends]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/D5I53VGHVNB6RFDQP53WJMCRRQ.png?auth=51d000ea6999fc1926449f19d9797ba662b129c8c2bba5b08f79e92baa9d324b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From anti-aging skin care to weight-loss treatments, peptides have quickly moved into the spotlight. Georgia medical experts weigh in on their benefits and risks. 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(Courtesy of Jar Masala)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/make-weeknight-sheet-pan-fish-and-chips/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T09:00:06.825Z</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>2026-04-27T09:00:06.825Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Make weeknight sheet pan fish and chips ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[5:30 challenge,fish and chips recipe,weeknight fish and chips recipe,frozen fish recipe,sheet pan dinner,sheet pan recipe,lemon pepper fish,tilapia recipe,red potato recipe,easy weeknight diner,quick weeknight dinner,what to make for dinner,what to make with lemon pepper]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JPKDQ5NOXJCVXC4X42BRD7MEEE.jpg?auth=38862ffb37689541571e9ef8d40d1e7fc76f438855e9255e5bf4996541ee7205&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quick Lemon Pepper Fish and Potatoes. (Aaliyah Man for the AJC/food styling by Kate Williams)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/04/warmer-days-safer-workouts-experts-urge-a-slow-return-to-fitness/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T08:55:00.5Z</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>2026-04-27T08:55:00.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Warmer days, safer workouts: Experts urge a slow return to fitness]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[fitness,exercise,aging,health and wellness]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SOLJSMYENU7GPFF5BFOIQPQOJY.jpg?auth=0d024a35bb9438f606f781035c668c050813aa28979f446f9227ae3e802ee10e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After winter slowdowns, stretching and slowly easing into a fitness routine can help older adults rebuild lost strength and flexibility. 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(Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/jason-aldean-luke-bryan-team-up-for-rare-concert-at-ugas-sanford-stadium/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:50:14.356Z</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>2026-04-26T21:50:14.356Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan team up for rare concert at UGA’s Sanford Stadium]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LXM2XLIQP5DI5B75AR2N2P2OAA.jpg?auth=fd3f0db98d3951a298b0e6dee788e30af60e2232ca4409607112d385b1f2f503&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2569&amp;height=2055</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia natives Jason Aldean (right) and Luke Bryan perform together for the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home to the University of Georgia football team, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J5HMUFVBGZG5NC4D6YS5ZFBIV4.jpg?auth=e615f13a0348c24dc359e3d65bbf23ef76c80116074d7d9ad2e265bf906e9dff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3814&amp;height=2797</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia native Lauren Alaina opens for Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home to the University of Georgia football team, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DI4QLIGEU5HEZMYYC3YOOWJY3M.jpg?auth=5e39458862522e31a05a539129343d514a5fb9559a3556b0df3fbaebedf6656f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3272</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans light up Sanford Stadium with their cellphone flashlights in anticipation of Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan taking the stage Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens.  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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OZLEVMJ5XBHERJXPTLI4XXIYCE.jpg?auth=2b34e00b51512fd1222f36eb0971530b800a94ad66ded1b16e7d466db1edc6a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2375&amp;height=1654</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia natives Jason Aldean (right) and Luke Bryan perform together for the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home of the University of Georgia football team, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/L2HUS5LJ4BGNVFMIVSWQ2ADGCE.jpg?auth=cee502b1dbce8e28b73d6c33978a5fd31b58de3d5520432073c7bbaa513e2a79&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4116&amp;height=2541</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia natives Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan join fellow award-winning artists Zach Top and Lauren Alaina for the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home of the University of Georgia football team, Saturday, April 25, 2026. 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Sale threw six innings of one-hit ball, with nine strikeouts, two walks and a hit-by-pitch. (Erik S. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC 2024)]]></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>2026-04-26T18:53:25.688Z</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>2026-04-26T18:53:25.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Spencer Strider completes another rehab start]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GIEG64TI4RE4RJSMZTFQV7B6WY.jpg?auth=33a8fa40ef0ec02bd7396607d4d56f19beeef479b69a4e44ad645a68711e0dd2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5985&amp;height=3990</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - THe Major League Baseball logo is seen on the field before a spring training baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Bradenton, Fla. 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(Courtesy of Daniel Ramos)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-stumble-in-extras-lose-to-phillies-for-first-time-this-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T16:28:12.918Z</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>2026-04-26T16:28:12.918Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves stumble in extras, lose to Phillies for first time this season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5EXCYXDHKVDRBM2AH3FDDZV5DU.jpg?auth=618c4a239c309df063b1de3a9d062437f90757ad7f3e358e361117505b21be1a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4597&amp;height=3065</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) delivers to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Atlanta. 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He played for Auburn. (Steve Schaefer/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/zach-johnson-hangs-onto-lead-at-wild-mitsubishi-electric-classic/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T16:12:44.7Z</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>2026-04-26T16:12:44.7Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Zach Johnson hangs onto lead at wild Mitsubishi Electric Classic]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CTIX32ZPZNCAROVZ54U5FJFLY4.jpg?auth=22388ff5176940493ff7c389e37409463d51446dc76ae76cb8c58d0b7f0107af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zach Johnson maintained his lead after two rounds of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Johnson won the PGA Tour's BellSouth Classic two times here. (Courtesy of David King)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/6-charleston-restaurants-to-enjoy-in-atlanta-right-now-no-road-trip-required/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T15:18:09.604Z</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>2026-04-26T15:18:09.604Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[6 Charleston restaurants to enjoy in Atlanta right now, no road trip required]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Charleston restaurants,atlanta restaurants,The daily cafe,O-Ku,Lewis Barbecue,Oak steakhouse,Indaco,Brown Dog Eatery,Where to eat,brunch,seafood,barbecue]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5TOJX34GKNDEZGR2HQT4QVV6AU.jpg?auth=cbc962c6954b55b9578034d67b719606b6df60ee684ddf17d6c75d1ef8127107&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5439&amp;height=3869</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Daily's newest Atlanta-area location is in Buckhead. (Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/report-techs-haynes-king-signs-with-panthers-as-undrafted-free-agent/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T15:16:16.502Z</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>2026-04-26T15:16:16.502Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech’s Haynes King signs with Panthers as undrafted free agent]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UMCTA6MXLZGMHDQETK5GHGYYBQ.JPG?auth=bd146850475da1a2f5b364bf137ab5177c0e3d9374fc905f3ce2c783601bfb9a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5480&amp;height=3653</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King — pictured working out at Tech's pro day in March — signed a undrafted free agent deal with the Panthers worth $250,000 in guaranteed money, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. (Jason Getz/AJC)
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/road-signs-honoring-captain-herb-emory-royal-marshall-give-comfort-in-traffic/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T15:09:52.714Z</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>2026-04-26T15:09:52.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Road signs honoring Captain Herb Emory, Royal Marshall give comfort in traffic]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[traffic,atlanta,gridlock guy]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Z4EROTWQR5DWDOAOIIVJWEG7WU.jpg?auth=c004f912e4f47f5c5c981db22bc3ae086d60961a2a713a78a1f5502a28b5808b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2500&amp;height=1667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A bridge not far from Captain Herb Emory’s former home in Douglas County is dedicated to the late great traffic reporter. (Courtesy of Channel 2 Action News) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-reportedly-sign-another-georgia-bulldog-as-an-undrafted-free-agent/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T14:57:06.957Z</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>2026-04-26T14:57:06.957Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons reportedly sign another Georgia Bulldog as an undrafted free agent]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LEPBYVKP7FGCBPDE3TEZ3COPPY.jpg?auth=f242d3db7eb316bd1c13a07406793538ef0c9ba4aa80f55c06ee5392bfe86d55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3316&amp;height=2210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Cash Jones (right) — pictured running for a first down against Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff in January — did a little bit of everything for the Bulldogs after beginning his UGA career as a walk-on. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-2026-nfl-draft-class-valued-but-falls-short-of-lofty-projection/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T14:52:15.664Z</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>2026-04-26T14:52:15.664Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia 2026 NFL draft class valued, but falls short of lofty projection]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3THD3LPXZZH2BPJPFNRE2DGFAI.jpg?auth=cbb8eb24d264d7f3b5462f1c181ffc3b987296c0183c565e45f548a70c8b689c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3603&amp;height=2402</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (left) — pictured with coach Kirby Smart after the Bulldogs' loss in the College Football Playoff In January — was widely projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but he ended up being selected n the second round, 53rd overall. (Jeff Sentell/DawgNation)

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/2-falcons-draftees-paths-are-what-make-the-nfl-draft-irresistible/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T14:10:38.087Z</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>2026-04-26T14:10:38.087Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 Falcons draftees’ paths are what make the NFL draft irresistible]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N2ZCPVGP6G6NJED6AEYIMEVDOQ.JPG?auth=2317b97f34dc3eb91de8da3acd62f447f2524c3258b2ea163656b116b730caaa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3366&amp;height=2244</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[LSU linebacker Harold Perkins (left) — pictured looking to get in on a tackle of Georgia's Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (center) during the SEC Championship game in December 2022 — was a first-team All-SEC selection as a freshman that season. (Jason.Getz/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/chicago-bears-draft-georgia-tech-defensive-lineman-in-sixth-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T13:33:10.232Z</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>2026-04-26T13:33:10.232Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears draft Georgia Tech defensive lineman in sixth round]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LYDFRCNCEVB5NHYG4O6LOWSTEM.jpg?auth=3863a0ad220f843f86969a6e76dc720c82cd4d29bc704988a97b16daa62e5cb0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg (right) — pictured assisted on a tackle against VMI in 2024 —  had 44 tackles, including 11 for a loss, and three sacks for the Yellow Jackets last season. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-once-again-among-the-leaders-in-developing-nfl-draft-picks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T13:32:31.493Z</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>2026-04-26T13:32:31.493Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia once again among the leaders in developing NFL draft picks]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JZQ27GSYZZF5TLWFDZCV6SYZVQ.jpg?auth=1f86a5494d9f49078ce587ff9bedb8835847fa26394794c106563972f8575f3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3798&amp;height=2798</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia coach Kirby Smart — pictured celebrating after the Bulldogs won the SEC championship game in December — has had 84 players selected in his 10 years as UGA''s coach. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/king-charles-iii-and-americas-curious-love-affair-with-the-british-monarchy/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T12:40:42.455Z</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>2026-04-26T12:40:42.455Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[King Charles III and America’s curious love affair with the British monarchy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FJOPNQBWI5DHNB7NA3H5DODVJU.jpg?auth=22142b0947f5cda7b1217fb8eb84415d16552f67cebc1f233bd96fdce823ea52&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4023&amp;height=2682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump gestures next to Britain's King Charles III before leaving Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Sept. 18, 2025. (Evan Vucci/AP file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-write-22/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T10:00:04.779Z</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>2026-04-26T10:00:04.779Z</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/arts-entertainment/2026/04/need-some-writing-inspiration-try-these-tips-from-atlanta-authors/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T10:00:04.382Z</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>2026-04-26T10:00:04.382Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Need some writing inspiration? Try these tips from Atlanta authors]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NMUSLKQHTZBIVFQ7H7RWJYG36M.jpg?auth=bab1eb4ac68bb2656f8b47b16fb376ab102a23a19eab4558b3b4f54266acf6c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ignore the axiom that you have to write every day is one of the tips Atlanta authors offer aspiring writers. (Lauren Petracca/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-induct-brian-snitker-into-team-hall-of-fame/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T03:38:28.924Z</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>2026-04-26T03:38:28.924Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves induct Brian Snitker into team Hall of Fame]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XQ2BU4UUJFG57DQLTYL2R4UGTU.jpg?auth=768541812c8112353a65344e10f7f3761883863d669dd7d1be5502a943cd88e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6618&amp;height=4412</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez,File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-select-oklahoma-linebacker-kendal-daniels-in-fourth-round-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T01:10:12.135Z</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>2026-04-26T01:10:12.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons select Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels in fourth round]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VW66A46DJJHNTK2DYWOTHSUFSQ.JPG?auth=9ca84f550588330e9809503e4de5015adccdae88d024f78dcd1d156cc8c381e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4502&amp;height=3001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud holds his helmet moments before the team faces the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-make-final-three-picks-of-nfl-draft/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T23:08:10.259Z</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>2026-04-25T23:08:10.259Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons make final three picks of NFL draft]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KT6WNVBVUYVTC7LE2QYOKCX26I.JPG?auth=d2856bee5a1ddd775c486be17811c77e0de667dec875783a595ae1340d3062b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4513&amp;height=3009</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint runs after a catch against LSU Tigers linebackers Harold Perkins Jr. (center) and Micah Baskerville (right) during the second half in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 50-30. (Jason Getz/AJC)
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-football-nfl-draft-live-updates-what-to-know-entering-first-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T21:29:30.036Z</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>2026-04-25T21:29:30.036Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia football NFL draft live updates: Where things head heading into final round]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football,NFL draft,2026 NFL Draft,first round,UGA,NFL,college football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3CSDEO5BWRASDLRWBW43WQOTGI.jpg?auth=72c55f03b0982ea3e76cb5d8ada3a5ab98663a63dd79640ead63f8bb5e4f964e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5250&amp;height=3500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[American Team punter Brett Thorson (6), of Georgia, runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>