<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/take-5-five-quick-takeaways-from-the-falcons-matchup-against-the-steelers/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T20:40:35.863Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T20:40:35.863Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Take 5: Five quick takeaways from the Falcons’ matchup against the Steelers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YCVEVW46ONET5GHJ3XB7BKADP4.jpg?auth=1d35485347588d5812ee4ea386a4d3e8fce1bb12c1b5805390aeb93e42022834&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4839&amp;height=3226</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Pittsburgh. 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(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/falcons-fall-to-steelers-lose-season-opener-for-ninth-time-in-11-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T20:28:07.802Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T20:28:07.802Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons fall to Steelers, lose season opener for ninth time in 11 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YCVEVW46ONET5GHJ3XB7BKADP4.jpg?auth=1d35485347588d5812ee4ea386a4d3e8fce1bb12c1b5805390aeb93e42022834&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4839&amp;height=3226</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/georgia-high-school-football-surprises-upsets-notable-wins-week-4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T20:02:32.074Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T20:02:32.074Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Victory by a 23-point underdog among notable surprises of GHSA football Week 4]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PPHEQSPA2VHRLHADMVMHCKRN7M.JPG?auth=29cc172fce2852e6788ce7f3771b714e1d792316b5b4d4a8612ae2ccc0b428ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5706&amp;height=3804</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quincy Carter's Heritage of Conyers, a 1-9 team a year ago, picked up its second victory of the season when it beat 21-point favorite Shiloh. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/ap-poll-top-25-rankings-has-a-new-no-1-team-entering-week-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T19:19:59.489Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T19:19:59.489Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AP Top 25 rankings have a new No. 1 team entering Week 3]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FUJNEZP4JRHXTCAMC5CZQAQPKU.JPG?auth=78015488e845b3829fa1a2597a8ce74dfbcf57b77a76469a3374e28cce3a0758&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4330&amp;height=2887</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) runs for yards during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/highest-scoring-ghsa-football-games/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T18:52:34.837Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T18:52:34.837Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Every scoring play in 73-66 Central-Houston County game, how it ranks all-time]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XIDJFCCLNRABVEER6BFQUIXGSU.jpg?auth=acb195dc4611980c4e5414c415b976e721cead984cff0c55910f5310d5d5556a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5808&amp;height=3267</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Central and Houston County combined for 139 points, the third-highest total in GHSA history. (Branden Camp for the AJC 2017)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/setup-man-robert-suarez-takes-next-step-throws-to-hitters-at-truist-park/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T17:53:28.452Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T17:53:28.452Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Setup man Robert Suarez takes next step, throws to hitters at Truist Park]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OSUTP3Z4QZGXNK4HDTZTY6RN6A.jpg?auth=2e80f51ed74db1a1c1aec4e0b8b739b7dc9aacbe8ab6556648c7ac3d2f53af4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5024&amp;height=3409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Robert Suarez — pictured throwing against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — went on the injured list June 26 after experiencing forearm tightness. 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Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/georgia-high-school-football-roundup-week-4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T16:52:56.367Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T16:52:56.367Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Friday recap: Central Carrolton wins 2nd-highest scoring GHSA game in 100 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/REI3QUG2IFDKLOW4IBUKEOTUY4.jpg?auth=1b1c368c388a421dcbef3bfcd2bc8c393392bfab4cb41f32e6214c0764f2abfc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/10-georgia-football-players-who-stood-out-in-dominant-western-kentucky-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T16:02:57.853Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T16:02:57.853Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[10 players who stood out in Georgia’s crushing win vs. Western Kentucky]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J3YE6SR6GNCDNNRP7RBIIQPSWY.JPG?auth=947ca118c5983aa3a6e5910c6a52f4b2596e9f9fb9a3148c8535d8163c9ba50f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back Demello Jones (center) returns an interception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Jones returned the interception 43 yards to the Hilltoppers 1 but was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, pushing the ball back to the 16 yard line. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-tv-sports-listings/B7VI5ADAY24BLMB5XRLTVZ4HYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T15:47:54.308Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T15:47:54.308Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta TV sports listings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GCIYFLEG3VH2HDRBBHQEBRJWAE.JPG?auth=b483dbe4d29a230cece32b0bd6db89189843b45a181355ca679285c15ccebed2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5180&amp;height=3453</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves’ Mike Yastrzemski, center, celebrates with teammates after he hit the game-winning single to score Atlanta Braves’ Ha-Seong Kim (not pictured) to defeat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in the 10th inning at Truist Park, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/how-the-top-25-should-look-texas-tops-ohio-state-should-be-no-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T15:14:38.859Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T15:14:38.859Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the Top 25 should look: Texas tops Ohio State, should be No. 1 ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart,Texas,Ohio State]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/M6XPBBNQKZBUFCALL2PAQNRJNU.jpg?auth=eced0d294b79fc60379414f09191eb829eb024eef76c441b40fd55eaafe56bb8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4322&amp;height=2882</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is sacked for a loss by Ohio State defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/fox-sports-pam-oliver-still-pursues-success-decades-after-start-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T15:04:27.153Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T15:04:27.153Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fox Sports’ Pam Oliver still pursues success, decades after start in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NMQMTY4W5NGXLLHGH4SHPAZCGA.JPG?auth=46c929b68d1d7d40de25b99bf9481f743f03faa0720fc2678447020f893f2fa2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7947&amp;height=5298</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, sports journalists Lynn Jones, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, Pam Oliver and Jayne Kennedy Overton participate in a panel discussion at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta on Friday, Aug. 13, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/opinion-atlanta-centenarian-shares-her-rules-for-life-and-the-road/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T15:03:54.088Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T15:03:54.088Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This 100-year-old Atlanta woman hasn’t given up her Mustang or her zest for life]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CGH65WLH5BC4VEILZZY3IUG534.jpg?auth=35e99f86c762588ac6001ded031d4ee7dda9b5244d8ada52b2f8a884a88669b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Barbara Haig, who turned 100 on Aug. 28, drives her white Ford Mustang convertible near her home in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/stockbridge-mayor-removed-from-office-by-city-council-vote/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T14:43:10.285Z</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>2026-09-13T14:43:10.285Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stockbridge City Council votes to remove mayor from office ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Jayden Williams,Stockbridge,Stockbridge City Council,Stockbridge Mayor,Henry County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/S2RMY25UVJFDNLVQBKXQ6MBNT4.JPG?auth=74f1a0a3e8c6fe113a2e8b05d8fba87c20ab593fcff1761f5faa6355bf76d363&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4464&amp;height=2976</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams answers questions as a witness during his investigative hearing on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 at Stockbridge City Hall. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/braves-crush-phillies-thanks-to-8-run-fourth-inning/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T14:06:39.32Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T14:06:39.32Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves crush Phillies thanks to 8-run fourth inning]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BUHAZ75SC5FHBJ4A36U3ACGIHI.jpg?auth=28bdc62ba875b49718b1f30dfb8bae51e61321c1e5b2e0c83626caba6112122c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4975&amp;height=3317</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Phillies in the fourth inning Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Acuña also had an RBI single as part of the Braves' eight-run fourth inning. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/kirby-smarts-verdict-on-georgia-footballs-all-white-uniforms/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T13:46:41.998Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T13:46:41.998Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will we see another White Out for Georgia football? Here’s Kirby Smart’s take.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MNFCI53ISVDEDOP45C43CPEUGM.JPG?auth=b0b23d289ba9e985361f8753594a0011309a31faa58daf90016b3191f1336755&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5752&amp;height=3837</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia students cheer after a Georgia touchdown during the first half against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/georgia-football-sees-explosive-potential-in-sacovie-white-helton/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T13:33:55.984Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T13:33:55.984Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sacovie White-Helton ready to solve explosive issue for Georgia offense]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart,Sacovie White-Helton]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YLH4MANGSRDTXBHYFNHUN2TIMI.JPG?auth=3588b442eb641bade1c99f8668292b72b3aba7189c932bbfe655652f69734360&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5715&amp;height=3810</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton celebrates after scoring a 70-yard reception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/opinion-georgia-tech-looks-better-vs-tennessee-but-season-is-teetering-on-edge/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T13:25:45.478Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T13:25:45.478Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech looks better in loss to Vols, but nothing to celebrate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5KPYM56E2JCNTCFMEW4FAMUSIU.jpg?auth=1dfb9ea4e886db0c293b8b110596e9298709519322381102d9dc4d4df55fe0ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5562&amp;height=3697</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza leaves the field after a 45-24 loss to Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/09/opinion-ajc-readers-write/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T13:24:53.375Z</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>2026-09-13T13:24:53.375Z</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[AJC readers write. (Phil Skinner/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/falcons-eager-to-face-hall-of-famer-aaron-rodgers/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T12:59:25.533Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T12:59:25.533Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons eager to face ‘Hall of Famer’ Aaron Rodgers in final Week 1 start]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QYYXK2M56FAZ3F7IRXNVG427TQ.jpg?auth=82fae0d961f41c12b2731e75b0e317b68a3ecd1d11b9bbc8556fb620ec1a2c5a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7533&amp;height=5022</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers (8) and Mason Rudolph, left, discuss a play during the team's NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/rush-to-start-against-steelers-despite-back-spasms/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T12:59:11.804Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T12:59:11.804Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rush to start against Steelers despite back spasms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4ZWV7HTN5FHNDBHJKVSNSYFWI4.jpg?auth=b1fa4231f0939d15a731d8de024b188f6d3eacae71dc4044d103543acff3d609&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3644&amp;height=2430</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/georgia-high-school-football-rankings-week-4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T12:34:13.662Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T12:34:13.662Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AJC Varsity rankings: Prince Ave. back on top, 2025 champ drops out in 3A]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J2PJZSRCAVEQVPBY7C2Q7GY53A.JPG?auth=c8611aaa9a3c2f1b6a926663fcc65cdab81a91eecbba9662e19b90cbeadfe7c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2714&amp;height=1809</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince Avenue Christian coach Jon Richt — pictured during a game against Callaway in the 2025 Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic — has the Wolverines atop the Class 4A-2A Private rankings. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/dont-miss-updates-from-georgia-techs-matchup-against-no-18-tennessee/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T11:17:31.999Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T11:17:31.999Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Don’t miss the recap from Georgia Tech’s loss to No. 18 Tennessee]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AZ7PR7VOEBE65ESJGWJCAV2NMY.JPG?auth=41cef69b2f5a832d9f9b31fc06ea1fe03f6ef837d26b5f683b3d08e419714c9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4698&amp;height=3132</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech students hold a GT flag over them during a break in Georgia Tech’s game against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Tech lost 14-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/09/atlanta-hosts-gsx-conference/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T10:00:01.148Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T10:00:01.148Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta hosts GSX conference where leaders will shape future of security]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[opinion,global security exchange,atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/G4FETOJSQJF6TH57GXX7BLFO24.JPG?auth=0f12cee1c9305cb0314903fb294ecddde7e8ea848ecee00ed70715a4f31600de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Law enforcement officers patrol the FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Atlanta is a natural place to talk about what it takes to prepare for risk before it becomes tragedy, Eddie Sorrells writes. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/09/district-attorneys-memoir-revisits-murder-of-dekalb-sheriff-elect-derwin-brown/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T09:00:04.106Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T09:00:04.106Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New memoir revisits murder of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HILWZ5BJQJHB7KW7KPDBG53STI.jpg?auth=c6b7c471915551d70c6924d5d11c8675c5a8e453c7c4d98bcf0210121e26ce4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1725&amp;height=1198</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, pictured here with well-wishers at his election victory party in August 2000, was murdered two weeks before taking office on the orders of outgoing Sheriff Sidney Dorsey. (Kent D. Johnson/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/tennessee-beats-georgia-tech-drops-jackets-to-0-2-for-first-time-since-1989/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T04:42:58.258Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T04:42:58.258Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tennessee beats Georgia Tech, drops Jackets to 0-2 for first time since 1989]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IVYCI3PG2JENTET6PIMATUDSQQ.jpg?auth=bea5e5912ca5b081646dbb6e8bfbcecf67b897d88db20b15b23d8f889f1c7a18&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5105&amp;height=3641</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza runs the ball during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets lost 45-24 against the Volunteers. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IGEF2RN5JBBFTJQIRUW2VPKDUQ.jpg?auth=55f916a7e6f5dd176923d36baf931811eb7df425c6735f010266f4825cb9d64c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3550&amp;height=2631</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza gets off a pass during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DZFKXESBEVGGRLB6B73UCGO74Y.jpg?auth=07c98f4a0a6da8dfcd6b09941912d19b4799ce1d36f76f71331944479afd13e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4708&amp;height=3372</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza prepares to get off a pass during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/A554WI23LZDAJBGDIQLLPW6EVI.jpg?auth=8733e7d014cd383ea336e0b93b5f763debf87f0fcf26e036e3255b2302e8cf42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5365&amp;height=3947</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech tight end Kevin Roche Jr. runs the ball during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PPJ32OBNGRDEPBHJILAT6UEXLA.jpg?auth=6e7ae4388df694eb27f4201a58cc30e8cd7e9d157610e444aa473a55bc795ae5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4607&amp;height=3286</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza shouts instructions during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/REU7V3NLFZGDZIBFDDGFUHJR4Y.jpg?auth=33530c40411b5e880bfb70c29d63b7dbe2d5b3b7dca11a4f868960b6fb99cae3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2984&amp;height=2137</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key instructs during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QFA74CFN5ZEWHAMQLJAD4LYSDU.jpg?auth=a39f70e5dce97742730ca4b48434ba8006fb05cf1c5dcd10a26cd0250c6bff6d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5140&amp;height=3476</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Georgia Tech cheerleading team perform during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GO5KB5ER5NC7BHVZIZOPB4ENEE.jpg?auth=3678957a1d14abe1676bbcda0a366d26d1242772857ae1a54ca02edd70142da6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3685&amp;height=2913</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley celebrates with a coaching staff after scoring during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SPITAXYNSBDZPI77EBCGLPJ3CY.jpg?auth=9cb105aa9bac042c936fac562499676bbc7c6b5c7d68c5b727993c3cae83b72a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech fans cheer before Georgia Tech home gains against Tennessee in the football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LJBEMKSJS5FO3OTGVH6S3PMBRU.jpg?auth=2b84f211968f6bf1100e9ac8960b920e305ee13125e471e305934edec5610972&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6142&amp;height=4061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JGTMVTX7BJB4FMBUXCEC53G6ZA.jpg?auth=0b7ee12ab5cce2671d7075eb75fab7f4cde6dca3705fe6770e2e515ef02ee6d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5258&amp;height=3557</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech fans cheer before Georgia Tech home gains against Tennessee in Saturday's game at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HXSZ6BS54ZD6JJYEDCE2SCMCBI.jpg?auth=05a5457a81521fd281ca02c45b2dee0625f5ddda53eda839133f90cd54c01c2a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3998&amp;height=2780</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech tight end Kevin Roche Jr. runs the ball during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7FYZEKGOIBF35DL2FIGPZHG4NA.jpg?auth=bb7c96a1fd2f1cd2ce4734fe3892094613739bef252864d70a4870bef80a5250&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3731&amp;height=2584</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis scores a touchdown past Georgia Tech defensive back Tae Harris during the first half against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NMVNAUL5LFEM5IDYXTVUCBS5UE.jpg?auth=034d094268a0c0469f2c5c6a894818fa3ff45ed9dbe200c7a7106880ea72233c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2846&amp;height=1967</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech defensive back Elgin Sessions returns a blocked punt for a touchdown past Tennessee punter Jackson Ross during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FRS7JOULPVGIPIOV2V3TXBOY44.jpg?auth=dbc738493fc4668b951ba35f4643f5646de36b676a367fd1af6f214a6326f0b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3868&amp;height=2746</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/stockton-sets-records-georgia-football-beats-western-kentucky-70-20/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T01:48:07.144Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T01:48:07.144Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia dominates Western Kentucky, 70-20, in last warmup before SEC play]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart,Gunner Stockton,Western Kentucky]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NYTYJWD7QRAOJCPBAK2KX7PE2I.JPG?auth=a48d755eab6efa0fa451900b897c30111a43dc29b362d8185b817a18949af45f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6915&amp;height=4612</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) walks off of the field after their 70-20 win against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NG3K3H6HMVAUHOQ6XP75USJEE4.JPG?auth=edb91e4ea70cdfd90a0d932605a574a0f53937d359a02be2ed4d9a49dff2060f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7227&amp;height=4820</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia offensive lineman Zykie Helton (55) and Tyquez Richardson (79) walk off of the field after their 70-20 win against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/22MAW7A5JVG2TL5HKHSA5CDJME.JPG?auth=29be7a2a2c08e8ae3b37c733fb9d129f8166483ce0be412d2b9a0d6288ccb313&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4203&amp;height=2803</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (4) walks off of the field after their 70-20 win against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CSIPYJ4GXJALPNMWYP477YXUSI.JPG?auth=070554c75bf938a998e0c43c25e9c2e0983c6878aa7bab1058af910dd551314f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6745&amp;height=4499</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia safety Tyriq Green (23) gets help off of the field after their 70-20 win against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DGIIJBPSHZHU5HVDMKYO5RZN4U.JPG?auth=3c3d74d1afc5638281508e47b261f4f5574b1bd7d722e0b80bbc892caac953c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7012&amp;height=4677</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia’s Isaiah Gibson (29), Justice Fitzpatrick (6) and Maurice Hayes (16) walk off of the field after their 70-20 win against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WDUFUM4JJFECXJ4XU5H4AKATKA.JPG?auth=80e8ea86dfb21ced8b984ca2d1ae63c137f6b30d044f3251b437711998407858&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4906&amp;height=3271</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Anthony Kruah (13) tackles Western Kentucky running back Kalib Hicks (9) for a short gain during the second half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VI3RHWYGO5BR5LFM64H3YLMGLY.JPG?auth=b3c6e12a6e953243b0ec857f52f5c064cb71e60db659af134de52a26f26ade40&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5679&amp;height=3786</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Anthony Kruah (13) celebrates a tackle during the second half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IDWZL6A725CTXNHCH64VRCOQWA.JPG?auth=fa9c4f1e89c3a73c494f8d58949cc0fbbe71d03ebca778d8195c71356fde3ec2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5788&amp;height=3859</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back Todd Robinson (22) tackles Western Kentucky wide receiver Jonathan Stafford Jr. (80) after a reception by Stafford during the second half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RCAZU2KVUBC4VFDPCRQ3K6SBAI.JPG?auth=f263ca14613211b3d83e3fceb67daa4ee4a0667816181565f81efb5b268dc05e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5800&amp;height=3867</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia safety Blake Stewart (27) returns an interception during the second half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HW2DMDNEJVESBCSRZ7UQ6JON5E.JPG?auth=fe838a5cc8343b5592864cf842fa6c1367935e249f785da3e8f308d823d6d04c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5647&amp;height=3765</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia safety Blake Stewart (27) returns an interception during the second half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/22CTHLXDZJEL3GM7KKXMFBTTPA.JPG?auth=77104e3aaaff8b4bcb02e3e1096390e8392ecff8df6718ea9886ee3c046cfeed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5142&amp;height=3428</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans celebrate the start of the fourth quarter during the second half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WGAU2KLTJZHQHBBSD24KMF5LA4.JPG?auth=9ec5515a332ae46f28927bed309acc72247a690813a4491264fc673b89c91175&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5157&amp;height=3438</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman JJ Hanne (96) reacts after a quarterback pressure that resulted in an incomplete pass during the second half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7BHXS47AGFD3XES56LY7GPULK4.JPG?auth=71a17ebf182787887d5e7ad103e6b1dc2add2d701e1efc34fab7268bc051864f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4158&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back Zion Branch (2) tackles Western Kentucky wide receiver Jonathan Stafford Jr. (80) during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4DFVJURAAJBQXBYKKHDSJJ7QDU.JPG?auth=286508936115286d28e17efb4caf8cc07729cd7069b9b671a5d9a1ba0d5f00e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5218&amp;height=3479</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Khamari Brooks (15) recovers a fumble by Western Kentucky during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DJ6EWMBJ7JEYVPZB2EBULQG7FE.JPG?auth=403f2d16487510b5db624ad64a4c246a3aae369f1753919b747191f1d87a0d67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5002&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Khamari Brooks (15) celebrates after recovering a fumble by Western Kentucky during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MNFCI53ISVDEDOP45C43CPEUGM.JPG?auth=b0b23d289ba9e985361f8753594a0011309a31faa58daf90016b3191f1336755&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5752&amp;height=3837</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia students cheer after a Georgia touchdown during the first half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BAFYZZKIFBFM5IYV4YTYFEWJME.JPG?auth=dad9b25d03a32572e67ac8c6e6302ac14e9fae13317e318afec9268b5d5c7203&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5335&amp;height=3557</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (1) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch against Western Kentucky defensive back Tony Newsome Jr. (2) during the second quarter in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DCOBABYZNNDPVDX473TCZ26G4E.JPG?auth=81358f5028ddecdea44ef38786b6d9ea4738267cad63d500965c7f7b7a528a57&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4921&amp;height=3281</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (1) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch against Western Kentucky defensive back Tony Newsome Jr. (2) during the second quarter in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TRPQSQA6CJHGLBYRXKB7JAW4PU.JPG?auth=aedab8ef048b856d70dd787326a1e4433e1aad6684e99c22524c34d6d22e021f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5594&amp;height=3729</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) pursues Western Kentucky quarterback Brock Glenn (11) during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/I4BEL3HZWFBQ3HYWZNLTPCJZJE.JPG?auth=c12540dd8246ca76b52dda10f2cf8e7335c122405cbab36a770663125788beee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4352&amp;height=2901</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Landon Roldan (8) celebrates his 9-yard rushing touchdown with Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (5) during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FUJNEZP4JRHXTCAMC5CZQAQPKU.JPG?auth=78015488e845b3829fa1a2597a8ce74dfbcf57b77a76469a3374e28cce3a0758&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4330&amp;height=2887</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) runs for yards during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3AETHPNUQRDJHBWNUUH6NIPXQQ.JPG?auth=ce57d9435037b55ec01bd227f18a1a17ddafb2c9f90abb915598383804aa804f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5573&amp;height=3715</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia cheerleaders perform during the first half of Georgia’s game against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5GZ3A3TTWFAKFEYGMXPJTYIM2I.JPG?auth=10600a24390a0a08e761310a5dbe3d952db70b8a69405c2c4ba3b7dec90b6002&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5705&amp;height=3803</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman Valdin Sone (52) celebrates a tackle during the first half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EZGC7X5XMBHBJHMCEPT7SOJJK4.JPG?auth=149ddfaac88e85ec77c4c68561acc17a46d740496d2d8ab16bb84349b1402cfc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5264&amp;height=3509</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches the action from the sideline during the first half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KRWWIJB3GJFPFBQY54BNX2DZ2E.JPG?auth=3923994325595a06529b00cbaf996fb850d76026b468f8d12c09a7b4b8b45f32&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4047&amp;height=2698</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches the action from the sideline during the first half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/P57OCFY5DBBGPCH2JFOYSDFQCM.JPG?auth=630e1ef09cd0020ce5e99d6ced7533431e9e13c25b0abe798b9e78dbadd20d1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring (91) kicks an extra point after a Georgia touchdown during the first half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7X3CLPQWWRG5HGV7JX3GHZ63XQ.JPG?auth=b8e78e9684ccae4fd64fa23389c5abfa7f820ea1f0ab6b6ade2e9850323af18e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4241&amp;height=2827</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. (0) sacks Western Kentucky quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. (5) during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TAFKZ67GZJDHVJO7GEETJ3VJ3U.JPG?auth=cce434640e39a7fb70b55953f9e38e2ac43d63d121ac91849686d14912c7b7d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4952&amp;height=3301</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. (0) reacts after sacking Western Kentucky quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. (5, left) during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UQW6GMY7TFG6FA4NOQETPXNW2I.JPG?auth=7c37650cae1b6696973f10e2277c999e3ffc0d7094a49b4f25988695d3626c5d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3518&amp;height=2345</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. (0) celebrates his sack with Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson (3) during the first half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EDW32FGP7BBW7OIE2KLKN5WZBU.JPG?auth=3a049b0ded821f7132f768acc41ad4afab22d3ffc43e92f6a6281823f3840394&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4922&amp;height=3281</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) tackles Western Kentucky running back Ajay Allen (3) for a short gain during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KJLL4TNHMJFJPMVF7MYQFCSOI4.JPG?auth=2622673405f78e34b9e7b16c81b39bfc537f79a50a6fd5f660b650274381286a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5726&amp;height=3817</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (4) tackles Western Kentucky running back Ajay Allen (3) for a short gain during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/65FWFQLKKREMHIUIQHKSFK4V6M.JPG?auth=317813202e1f76ea580971cf1c4a19100c3924d20a719838063249e92f2f76d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3336&amp;height=2224</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Georgia quarterback David Greene participates in a cheer before Georgia’s game against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/S6VIG3RMEBGHJIGTF4S32LVRB4.JPG?auth=318dd62a78c50f385b5003252e711a688b4a50a680da5d45135ab3ca7f5a34ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia kicker Harran Zureikat catches a ball during warmups before their NCAA football game against Western Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UTOYZ7L2ERFX3IRMHGCKNS5FGA.JPG?auth=ec47de1d4a26d71f8d705ec97686e92533882228b23e39cbd8c1024390255096&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5082&amp;height=3388</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Georgia Spike Squad cheer before Georgia’s NCAA football game against Western Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XY3CCAL6VZGD3H62VE7IY7TPUA.JPG?auth=078fe9b4efedf27b187cba3a5716538de70453f4bb9aa5a99aaa976346f60c37&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2833&amp;height=1889</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia helmets rest on the grass before Georgia’s NCAA football game against Western Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7ZHFU4RSVVHE7GJKYBIGNXFXKU.JPG?auth=a2a1fc59708a7b28298c9977da0beba56cc94113bf73c5dd4e638e08b0c4c5a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5637&amp;height=3758</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A member of the Georgia Spike Squad cheers before Georgia’s NCAA football game against Western Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TR4SCM4I5NCUZFIGDWYGSR3ZCU.JPG?auth=28667063331393bd587a90fdc89a043b2fecd485e34d43f9452016331b4a7756&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5054&amp;height=3369</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia football players run onto the field before their NCAA football game against Western Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/33ATMFQJVFEVHHYGMLBKFVQIBY.JPG?auth=885336a9284e2def3496b4a8b99df26f50270a8dae64608194ef95f29f161827&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5128&amp;height=3419</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia football players run onto the field before their NCAA football game against Western Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/M6YWQIGKSFAA7AEECQ4MXUUFYM.JPG?auth=17634b5cea13144a987ecab2d881db133ca8d2193298925bd0321b8829c106e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7406&amp;height=4940</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia football players run onto the field before their NCAA football game against Western Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YWIYD6LNOFEB5NYCHXXQC5TDEA.JPG?auth=248ade08d6f28bf072d25949cb7a67df2a38f74a3270ae3ea2abdc75344cf428&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4169&amp;height=2779</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia tight end Ethan Barbour (second from right) scores a 7-yard touchdown reception during the first half against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/M2RUE7QAO5BWPLV54ONMUWQ4WI.JPG?auth=59755e7f880607b64d9375a82bcc3bcc250eaf4c7f07cb8d9a9ea212624f37d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5510&amp;height=3673</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia tight end Ethan Barbour (center) celebrates after his 7-yard touchdown reception during the first half against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/H4HJJORNAJH4LAALB3P5C3ZG3Q.JPG?auth=40fc52a8ae23cd848e48f174ee39f7a91987502f827b997afb2296f571b42c54&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Craig Dandridge Jr. catches a long pass during the first half against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MLIDZCOQCBC3TDOVDYITXBXGIE.JPG?auth=a620ddc1c186e1d2c498a0c667485482e53b9e320a7cc9bc0bf004b177103d12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4211&amp;height=2807</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton drops back to pass during the first quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2O4WFMG7VNGILHC52K4VDRFWTU.JPG?auth=b9857ee1931fdffb3c35681787b71fc4ce0e192e51dd501c12780e6d9c02426c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4505&amp;height=3003</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton rolls out of the pocket during the first quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JNGHQC75LBGUHJBE4DZFETZ6PQ.JPG?auth=bc1d370b91117df58a0c1a8c8738db4dee94643af70ace9965acf66fa09a3bd0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4355&amp;height=2903</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (5) scores a 21-yard receiving touchdown against Western Kentucky defensive back Christian White (3) during the first quarter in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JSMROXFEX5HTJAB56KJTHTZ4P4.JPG?auth=35b289984b5153e99e1804ffd9d1b6af50b8592dd85a8cdfcd8e946ee90290c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4325&amp;height=2883</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens scores a 21-yard receiving touchdown against Western Kentucky defensive back Christian White during the first quarter in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SICHIEJJOZCO7IOUCP4NPUXE7E.JPG?auth=83a82b8c7d29c72d13b1a40751b3165f2d8236656df42827825507cdf9d0957c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3683&amp;height=2455</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens reacts after scoring a 21-yard receiving touchdown during the first quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NLDOUEEIENEEXHNFON2ZKTBI6Y.JPG?auth=0d17a50eb0584ad220db08c24c832c46636955e3264eef3bf103600d462d1f76&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2574&amp;height=1716</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZRRTYSB5JNA4VGVOODTHWHZLUM.JPG?auth=c50c77de1c7e0a2c118f81065f4709df728eb2f7534258509360d8ff4cc3096e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5049&amp;height=3366</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RYLKHC2LBRGLFBW6QWPPBLUPDE.JPG?auth=cd353283306083909494df12a68ca575da5da710c53cc852bd4dd18ddfd01198&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4811&amp;height=3207</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys gets a 3-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PCOER5TD7ZAM3MIIZSPOKA33XI.JPG?auth=8e507e5e66b0ca833742341b61febb9995c46150c9b25c2b97b09025428d4e1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5261&amp;height=3507</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton (center) scores on a 70-yard reception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SUFESLSNVFAYHBCCCC446CM5NA.JPG?auth=3fea43e0df004759b4ecb066ade09a997586a96f4573f35098b42dfb795cccbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4926&amp;height=3284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton (left) scores on a 70-yard reception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XMQTB2T7BRDT5A7LUPZJK2KKJU.JPG?auth=6f8a3a53943950d5c596924fa934583b142587b3d02dccc93db850fead7ef2d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3505&amp;height=2337</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton (center) celebrates after scoring a 70-yard reception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RW7DCVAKANAYBGR5O6EN6SOW5U.JPG?auth=2b6b2b405050494a250c5454e199fea7d2372b6e6f6010dac2d34c4993f93174&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7573&amp;height=5051</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton (center) celebrates after scoring a 70-yard reception with Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton and teammates during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J3YE6SR6GNCDNNRP7RBIIQPSWY.JPG?auth=947ca118c5983aa3a6e5910c6a52f4b2596e9f9fb9a3148c8535d8163c9ba50f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back Demello Jones returns an interception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. 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