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Ryan is 5-4 with a 3.18 ERA and 108 strikeouts to 19 walks. (John Bazemore/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/struggles-with-starting-pitching-at-the-heart-of-braves-june-swoon/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:14.821Z</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>2026-06-25T13:32:14.821Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Struggles with starting pitching at the heart of Braves’ June swoon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6RMFBWA6DVA3REFC5V5OR76WPI.jpg?auth=398dd73192f89dbeffbf03ac42fce2347dac1c0e56624691af8d00535d5f84e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3863&amp;height=2576</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (left) — pictured with pitching coach Jeremy Hefner on June 7 against the Pirates  — appeared to be on his way to the All-Star Game early in the season, but in June he's allowed 19 earned runs in 22⅔ innings and batters are hitting .309 against him. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-tech-baseball-to-compete-in-live-like-lou-jax-classic-in-2027/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:36.042Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:31:36.042Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech baseball to compete in Live Like Lou Jax Classic in 2027]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/M3N3TZJLQBHUJM7HJS4VX32JJU.jpg?auth=7adb00ae381ce2ce107338ecbe4c982a6f3d5d01ced2319d0dbb99cafeef5129&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5958&amp;height=2959</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Georgia Tech baseball team, pictured in May 2026, will face Cincinnati, Illinois and Tennessee in the Live Like Lou Jax Baseball Classic in 2027. (Erik S. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/census-data-shows-georgia-continues-to-diversify/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:12.193Z</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>2026-06-25T12:28:12.193Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Census data shows Georgia continues to diversify]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YVYVIDYHENA3XAUBCYSDOMMS6M.png?auth=76a66b182e8547f6a4909371319b773e894ce1ae43045714e1acba8ff4759bd0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Getty, Pexels)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-swept-by-padres-nl-east-lead-down-to-45-games/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:40.105Z</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>2026-06-25T12:18:40.105Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves swept by Padres, NL East lead down to 4.5 games]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4VUDNGOT5FCT3LQZZFZNCMO4OI.jpg?auth=9c8f141fff41fd989c1cf7c6cd61282c73112a04a5995b9c5341180d30814a46&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4038&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Martín Pérez, shown here throwing against the Mets earlier this month, matched his season high for walks with four Wednesday against the Padres, and 40 of his 82 pitches missed the strike zone. (Noah K. Murray/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-lawmakers-punt-fight-over-voting-machines-to-2028/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:58:36.807Z</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>2026-06-25T10:58:36.807Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia lawmakers punt fight over voting machines to 2028]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia,elections,Georgia politics,politics,paper ballots]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2CXYVCHCVFBCRCLGFKG44ESYNQ.jpg?auth=2402410fb54699ed952a4db357d6f043539ac4a564a69715c14b0790bc0636a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5850&amp;height=3900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the State House of Representatives are seen in the Chamber at the start of the fifth day of a special legislative session at the Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 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(Brant Sanderlin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/three-years-after-norfolk-southern-train-disaster-finish-job-on-rail-safety/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:31:07.847Z</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>2026-06-25T10:31:07.847Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Three years after Norfolk Southern train disaster, finish job on rail safety]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YUPRU7DOINDU3NWY3R62FWAJJA.jpg?auth=6ad7f8385e76276c6732f08297c9dc6d8b7dd29b1fa4ea26b1892b1f3da2dda2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3975&amp;height=2236</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/06/education-has-a-real-estate-problem/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:30:39.083Z</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>2026-06-25T10:30:39.083Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Education has a real estate problem]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VMVS7MJZSFCVXNYD4SCHPX32Y4.JPG?auth=07e788feb54f1b720f243039a3dac032dc12b9f1ec80ce980578097f19ced6f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[CEO Kerri-Ann T. Thomas points at the Financial District sign at The Movement School in Atlanta on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-chicken-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:01:40.808Z</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>2026-06-25T10:01:40.808Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Chicken business]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/hawks-agree-to-trade-move-up-take-henri-veesaar-at-no-52/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:10.135Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:10.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks agree to trade; move up take Henri Veesaar at No. 52]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EOORYBZSHNFXTGPEKY7DTRPAI4.jpg?auth=03bce921e72b85cd133907ade0fc4c7556e0983551d300bd81cf869e1d519c2b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3880&amp;height=2587</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) shoots as Virginia Tech forward Amani Hansberry (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Chris Seward/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-22/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:05.016Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:05.016Z</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/2026/06/hey-hey-hes-the-last-monkee-and-people-cant-say-hes-monkeying-around/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:01.547Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:01.547Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hey, hey, he’s the last Monkee, and people can’t say he’s monkeying around]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Micky Dolenz,the Monkees,City Winery Atlanta,the Beatles,“Dolenz Sings R.E.M.”,TV show,"60 Years of the Monkees"]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HUKBI74OGNFTDC36CIRMTSMV6I.jpeg?auth=02a48817528219ea283be02898096007034eedf328fc41669e3d82a2a7c01fd5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Micky Dolenz will sing hits by the Monkees and share back stories about the songs during sold-out performances June 30 and July 2 at City Winery Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of Emily Dolenz)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/03/15-family-friendly-events-in-atlanta-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:02.42Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:02.42Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[weekend events,family-friendly,things to do,metro Atlanta,Atlanta,festivals,plants amd flowers,cars,parades,concerts]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XB3OIFLAE5AZNOZV6WBXMQHZSI.jpg?auth=a341996673f392669a81d5c05481ddb81e55092a73a369de0e5da00742ff0e08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=637</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Everything’s blooming for Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Summer Party, happening Saturday, June 27. (Courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Garden)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/why-an-atlanta-based-federal-judges-misconduct-became-congress-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:00.723Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:00.723Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why an Atlanta-based federal judge’s misconduct became Congress’ business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AOVHJ6N6WDLRPOKN3VHA7ZELTE.JPG?auth=3c0e6c135b291337108cc83ac3835ef3a1fe0d059e8665c22154d29a2f7c0bca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Richard B. Russell Federal Building is shown on Sunday, March 23, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/mike-luckovich-typical-day-at-the-shop/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:43:01.707Z</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>2026-06-25T09:43:01.707Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Typical day at the shop]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/party-switcher-losses-show-georgians-that-labels-still-matter/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:30:01.017Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T09:30:01.017Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Party switcher losses show Georgians that labels still matter]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DJDHDDEQMZGZBEQNA3RAFRGGQY.png?auth=feb1789717ec65a3d97b596ce598013bef8e85037601dbd6f1c6693f3a578f61&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1120</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: Justin Tran for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/atlanta-is-looking-for-its-honey-deuce/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:00:04.277Z</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>2026-06-25T09:00:04.277Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta is looking for its honey deuce]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[signature cocktail,peaches,peach,Fawn Amaro & Wine Bar,Matt Watkins,Murrell’s Row Spirits,Bo Brown,Peach on the Pitch,Peachtrees on Peachtree,POP,Pearson Farm]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RFWZO6EAX5GGLLJ32U5JBNSD54.jpeg?auth=1805d18be9b20bde3680a1584499202a728fef4191a35fc072ab0fda06f5e2d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3200&amp;height=1800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Peach on the Pitch might just be Atlanta's next signature cocktail. The drink features a peach syrup made with Pearson Farm peaches and locally distilled Murrell's Row Tulsi gin. (Courtesy of Pearson Farm)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/how-falcons-rb-learned-lesson-in-faith-joy-through-dominican-republic-trip/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T03:18:20.239Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T03:18:20.239Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Falcons RB learned lesson in faith, joy through Dominican Republic trip]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZMPJSJ3HDRCSPNOEHNL2PNIB6I.jpeg?auth=c36451cdb116b8c0a6770eae90d764c3f28fab85f9d8fcfed19fa15786addc1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nathan Carter of the Falcons recently visited the Dominican Republic as part of a trip with Compassion International. (Nathan Carter/Access Atlanta)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/atlantas-only-world-cup-player-gets-welcome-homecoming-with-haiti/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T01:42:10.132Z</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>2026-06-25T01:42:10.132Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s only World Cup player gets welcome homecoming with Haiti]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IKIYL45TDVEMPHH23BRU2K3YA4.jpg?auth=9895fc9e098169d0ed68fe91d32335a7c7ee83e2cde5d8c9b9ada660555b4819&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2845&amp;height=2265</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Haiti's Louicius Deedson, right, passes to teammate Jean-Ricner Bellegarde during second half of Morocco vs. Haiti Group C FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/world-cup-atlantas-opening-match-traffic-tickets-fan-fest-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T01:17:26.512Z</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>2026-06-25T01:17:26.512Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup: Morocco beats Haiti in Atlanta match]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AS6P5OLTZVEYRIKUIA7W36JINY.jpg?auth=9090f306dab92f8592c657d09a14a59654f3bbb0e34945855c0d79b659b4ab92&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Haiti's Hannes Delcroix after loss to Morocco in Group C FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/reynaldo-lopez-to-start-friday-could-become-permanent-starter-again/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T00:40:48.038Z</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>2026-06-25T00:40:48.038Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reynaldo López to start Friday, could become permanent starter again]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3ZTXDZA6PJF3BNYDRDP27WUJSE.jpg?auth=cef32840dac7fa619b6aa745d45e6971dd0b9d02ff1cebe244c056c77d79a7b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5852&amp;height=4012</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López reacts at the end of the second inning at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-tech-announces-new-west-festival-club-inside-bobby-dodd-stadium/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T23:00:56.815Z</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>2026-06-24T23:00:56.815Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech announces new West Festival Club inside Bobby Dodd Stadium]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/I3WMHPXAFBD3RBJZPTIYMXOAVA.jpg?auth=852d9bcf72df9efd647d04a3ff0e141c610d5ba2d8f9d9bf14b79b8a1d24f9e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5538&amp;height=3714</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech fans celebrate after scoring during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 41-16 over Syracuse. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/east-lake-out-as-permanent-host-for-tour-championship-after-2027/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T22:36:57.614Z</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>2026-06-24T22:36:57.614Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2EMMI45FUNAUJBE4LWLGGKMTZA.JPG?auth=4023c8f6fc1159d35bcad61cf8dc9aaf865211f1cc3cb70b6bd31c37928ae3a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5476&amp;height=3651</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Golf fans head to the eighth fairway during the second round of the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Aug. 22, 2025. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/v-103s-big-tigger-arrested-on-charge-of-aggravated-battery-against-his-wife/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T21:52:52.239Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T21:52:52.239Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[V-103’s Big Tigger responds after arrest on charges of aggravated battery]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AKDBRF76NZCINDS6BENG3MOS7Y.JPG?auth=b951819209032c9fed0a8757976206da59c3d21a1e921bbcd5dd106ab73b6f35&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1889&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, posted a $9,000 bond for a felony aggravated battery charge and a $1,000 bond for a child cruelty charge, a misdemeanor. (Courtesy of Big Tigger)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/atlanta-world-cup-2026-guide-schedule-tickets-watch-parties-and-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T21:39:47.151Z</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>2026-06-24T21:39:47.151Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ Atlanta World Cup 2026 guide: Schedule, tickets, watch parties and what to know]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PDWQRFOWNZBEBN5HMLUQJVLQG4.png?auth=a4c74d9a2b383d439c3de48099c5736a8f6999bc68b93dc611e87bd2b6497544&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1120</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: Justin Tran for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/canion-one-of-ugas-biggest-upside-additions-after-leaving-georgia-tech/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T21:37:30.002Z</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>2026-06-24T21:37:30.002Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canion one of UGA’s ‘biggest upside’ additions after leaving Georgia Tech]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B2NYXDFBFBB2PN5Q7WS6K5QYQQ.jpg?auth=7ae183efb8e865832b12e4538d6fa369dbc50ddce77c185cec39f95ded1225f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3821&amp;height=2798</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Isiah Canion warms up during G-Day at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Athens. Canion, a transfer from Georgia Tech out of Warner Robins High, had one catch for 9 yards in the spring game. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/downtown-atlanta-restaurant-list-where-to-eat-near-mercedes-benz-stadium/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T19:51:30.393Z</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>2026-06-24T19:51:30.393Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Downtown Atlanta restaurant list: Where to eat near Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[where to eat in atlanta,best restaurants atl,best restaurants downtown atl,downtown atlanta restaurants,where to eat near mercedes benz,restaurants near mercedes benz stadium,world cup,where to eat for world cup,atlanta world cup,atlanta restaurants,best restaurants atlanta,atlanta restaurant guide,best dining in atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UYIAYYFSC5APVI5CF4RF6EUVJM.jpg?auth=90351c35bff757fd7d685e552026aad2ee511f9462b040661ecdc5c0f66886b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5280&amp;height=2970</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial image shows South Downtown, an area where numerous local businesses are being revitalized across 16 acres and more than 50 buildings. This project represents the largest collection of historic real estate assets in Atlanta, making it one of the most ambitious downtown initiatives. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/warnerparamount-merger-threatens-more-cnn-and-turner-jobs-in-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T19:00:12.732Z</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>2026-06-24T19:00:12.732Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Warner-Paramount merger threatens more CNN and Turner jobs in Atlanta]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MSQHAMGXHNCHJBWDN6WAWPWLWA.png?auth=5de251edd54e4ca33e58414fd372cb2b94febe8aa961df11fe7ae3f084f1a1b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Broly Su / AJC | Source: Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/in-bid-to-outcompete-alpharetta-dallas-oks-morgan-stanley-incentives/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T18:38:18.361Z</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>2026-06-24T18:38:18.361Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In bid to outcompete Alpharetta, Dallas OKs Morgan Stanley incentives]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XKJVIMG4E5BY7IGPOWVSVPOFXI.png?auth=ac69725089cad0a5ea5024172ac681fab7b7d408ef61602d5502b9bba8816169&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1218&amp;height=693</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley's headquarters in New York as seen in 2021. The global financial institution has a large workforce presence in Alpharetta and is considering a regional headquarters either in Alpharetta or Dallas, Texas. (Mark Lennihan/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/03/live-updates-the-latest-news-from-braves-spring-training/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T18:24:44.047Z</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>2026-06-24T18:24:44.047Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Starter JR Ritchie optioned after Tuesday’s outing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LQMCSZ3WHRFH3PRD6OIMJFZ3BU.jpg?auth=5720883ec603f60de894366f5799775b947200653b66556d366aa87b62bbdce4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4610&amp;height=3073</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher JR Ritchie delivers to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/bank-co-founded-by-bernice-king-launches-debit-card-to-help-georgia-mothers/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T18:12:40.242Z</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>2026-06-24T18:12:40.242Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bank co-founded by Bernice King launches debit card to help Georgia mothers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,finance,atlanta,georgia,redemption bank,bernice king,bank king card]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EFBMLLAMKJFGNIKOFQADFAPJJM.JPG?auth=b42cea13e4ce83dbce1929362e883a3e4db69daf0365d2bf92f6f6423a563999&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bernice King speaks during a news conference at the King Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Atlanta. The bank she co-founded last year is issuing a King debit card to help moms in the Peach State. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-aj-smith-shawver-to-pitch-2-innings-at-spring-training-facility/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T17:25:24.371Z</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>2026-06-24T17:25:24.371Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves’ AJ Smith-Shawver to pitch 2 innings at spring training facility]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OUTWPF33IBCYADYS7UJ27QFW5A.JPG?auth=9bb8a1fd32d799239dbe0b5fcfbbf06328cb4e17792ac60ce2c61cee9672e774&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4770&amp;height=3180</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver, pictured in May 2025 against the Nationals at Truist Park, has been sidelined since Tommy John surgery last June. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/the-win-column-thanks-i-love-him-already/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T17:20:07.554Z</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>2026-06-24T17:20:07.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Win Column: Thanks, I love him already]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AJJHURABZJCAJK5JCWZ2OOPBJM.jpg?auth=2b87d35fbed29acb721bafc5291fb02dd30e0827711298396bbaa6e6807cab4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=2917</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/after-several-rainy-weeks-georgias-drought-picture-looks-very-different/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T16:10:51.171Z</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>2026-06-24T16:10:51.171Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After several rainy weeks, Georgia’s drought picture looks very different]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XCY4UNACNZGCLHREJHR37MRNXI.jpg?auth=36c8e4cd434176a4977aa1bcaff6e5b0de25af143a7900420ff7973f1a7cd856&amp;smart=true&amp;width=9406&amp;height=5879</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Weeks of rain have lessened Georgia's drought conditions, but dryness remains. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-tech-baseball-announces-2027-season-ticket-packages-and-prices/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T16:01:47.71Z</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>2026-06-24T16:01:47.71Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech baseball announces 2027 season ticket packages and prices]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OEMGET4HOBCZLKS22T2AO476YA.jpg?auth=1b0cd86c43b319537e26363c8f1db6881f04c7b01fc4bde0d55d5bf97ab72cc1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4920&amp;height=3280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech coach James Ramsey — pictured during an Atlanta Regional game against Oklahoma on June 1 — led the Yellow Jackets to both the ACC regular-season and tournament titles in 2026. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/follow-the-hawks-path-in-the-nba-drafts-first-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T15:27:02.079Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T15:27:02.079Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks select Houston guard at No. 8, St. John’s forward at No. 23 in NBA draft]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NWZY33NSJNCZXJ5BL7MD3RJ2YI.jpg?auth=05a0380f44f37daf4e51a098a52303612f956519ca139dd2fca5f1a79af2a9a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5815&amp;height=3877</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kingston Flemings arrives for the first round of the NBA basketball draft Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/haitis-world-cup-appearance-reveals-challenges-in-travel-restrictions/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T13:52:53.546Z</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>2026-06-24T13:52:53.546Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Haiti’s World Cup appearance reveals challenges in travel restrictions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WCQQVYGAXZANNFOI5FMGBK5FKM.jpg?auth=d303a85c36c08929108ef42b6b9ebef4b57e93f5eb3b89dc64a618de795423aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Haiti fans in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood watch an outdoor broadcast of the country's World Cup match against Brazil on Friday, June 19, 2026. Brazil won 3-0. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/departing-gay-male-atlanta-hawks-dancer-feels-pride-about-his-5-season-run/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T13:44:27.74Z</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>2026-06-24T13:44:27.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Departing gay male Atlanta Hawks dancer feels pride about his 5-season run ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[ATL Dancers,Atlanta Hawks,Calvin Brown,gay,Pride month]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Q24CDFPMCRGENK7FOSORSEY6UI.jpg?auth=19c08c4b81af1eb9e83b16c44d215501f1239ace693212f0d511eef0464020b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1048&amp;height=590</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Calvin Brown (center) and fellow ATL Dancers perform at an Atlanta Hawks game. He's been with the dance team since 2021, and is preparing to pursue other career goals. (Courtesy of Atlanta Hawks)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/the-special-session-is-over-but-lawmakers-could-be-back-soon/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T13:40:16.226Z</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>2026-06-24T13:40:16.226Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The special session is over. But lawmakers could be back soon.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OXNLYHB5GJAB3KLN7O32XRN2RA.jpg?auth=ae49707e65753953d5a6fcc7b4d4a8528ddca6db852352e642edbeb285c23c4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the state House of Representatives at the start of the final day of a special legislative session at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-slide-continues-in-extra-inning-loss-to-padres/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T13:34:16.433Z</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>2026-06-24T13:34:16.433Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves’ slide continues in extra-inning loss to Padres]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2B6XHDQJGBDCPDTMU4ULUD6E3A.jpg?auth=924b6435e7bcc6fa00f36bd9c44fd1a774a9f50e7f5aa2b0413b66d292fb5108&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4699&amp;height=3133</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Padres third baseman Manny Machado (left) celebrates his winning homer with shortstop Xander Bogaerts after defeating the Braves, 1-0, on Monday, June 22, 2026, in San Diego. (Gregory Bull/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/hawks-draftee-flemings-is-potentially-better-replacement-for-trae-young/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T13:32:16.958Z</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>2026-06-24T13:32:16.958Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks draftee Flemings is potentially better replacement for Trae Young]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DVNCFNG4K5CEBF77QYRFZCX77I.jpg?auth=02447014491b0c1d4bb46c480af2a65f5170fa6efe6f489516b021ff249ca4e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4459&amp;height=2973</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Houston guard Kingston Flemings shoots past Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (center) and center Zvonimir Ivisic (right) during a Sweet 16 matchup in the NCAA tournament March 26, 2026, in Houston. (Ashley Landis/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/dekalb-commission-votes-against-amendment-that-would-regulate-data-centers/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T13:31:19.543Z</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>2026-06-24T13:31:19.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb Commission votes against amendment that would regulate data centers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[DeKalb County Commission,Data Centers,Data Center Regulation]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XD763RKID5CADFCCNBXBY22CCQ.JPG?auth=22590c42d81c2f41ca225f393daf553364c7b44f03eaabc0a9c7cf0c336f491b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Keyanna Jones Moore, an environmental policy consultant and the Democratic nominee for the DeKalb Commission's District 3 seat, speaks to the Board of Commissioners in opposition to data centers on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.  (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/hawks-pick-kingston-flemings-with-no-8-overall-pick/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T13:03:42.248Z</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>2026-06-24T13:03:42.248Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks select Houston’s Kingston Flemings with No. 8 overall pick]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T2ZFVCCE7BHTRBPHNNKNUCUE3U.jpg?auth=f52cb94ff0744726edfcc3666c4d780c85d60f96c5d859aa75b5532f403158e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Houston guard Kingston Flemings (4) directs his teammates during the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Houston. (Ashley Landis/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/retired-ufc-champion-arrested-after-being-blocked-from-delta-flight/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T12:51:49.698Z</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>2026-06-24T12:51:49.698Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Retired UFC champion arrested after being blocked from Delta flight]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HIIRSQIWANH7XIDRKK6HJ4YJMM.jpg?auth=0f95ce63c50a359d968f85383fc1bd27b5bd94c50ee332b14a53f57103ae012b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Retired UFC champion Dustin Poirier challenged an Atlanta police officer to a fight after he was denied boarding a Delta flight this weekend. (Courtesy of Atlanta Police Department)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/hawks-take-st-johns-forward-zuby-ejiofor-with-23rd-overall-pick/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T12:06:42.791Z</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>2026-06-24T12:06:42.791Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks take St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor with 23rd overall pick]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,basketball,nba draft,atlanta hawks,zuby ejiofor]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EHQHJJ4CAJBCXJUCRQYR27ZBDI.jpg?auth=f1e2da74a285749ce1577970f465d1431e905dee779795029b118beed7a03997&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7562&amp;height=5041</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor, shown here celebrating during the Big East tournament against UConn in March, has gained a reputation as a strong passer, which gives the Hawks another post player their offense can flow through. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/new-dunwoody-apartment-plan-emerges-a-decade-after-failed-condo-tower-pitch/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T11:00:04.214Z</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>2026-06-24T11:00:04.214Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Dunwoody apartment plan emerges a decade after failed condo tower pitch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PAN7WO44AFEILMOGTSHALQ6YAM.png?auth=a16882aba34826378947122c452608b918052ff29b58f213a61972a5602111b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1180&amp;height=757</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This is a rendering of the mixed-use Campus 244 project in Dunwoody. A development team consisting of The Georgetown Co. and RocaPoint Partners is pursuing plans to rezone the site for new residential construction. (Courtesy of Georgetown Co./City of Dunwoody)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/georgia-faces-a-public-health-disaster-call-a-data-center-state-of-emergency/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T11:00:06.338Z</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>2026-06-24T11:00:06.338Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia faces a public health disaster. Call a data center state of emergency.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GH26OPNTUVDGHCSTOU7SYUJFZI.png?auth=e8d8b229198891257572a9b37a56b21afefc02a5b48dc0277be918a662af09b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3501&amp;height=2152</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: Philip Robibero/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/mike-luckovich-algae-ally/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T10:49:29.121Z</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>2026-06-24T10:49:29.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Algae ally]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/atlanta-model-goes-statewide-can-georgia-show-america-a-better-way-forward/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T10:28:06.258Z</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>2026-06-24T10:28:06.258Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta model goes statewide. Can Georgia show America a better way forward?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZCQPAHQ5IBFINABO7WEEAWYBZE.jpg?auth=dd02de6b66e5963b7a4dd95692d712266a64f2f81ab5ccee4e3ca7ebea16c104&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=1162</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After the Olympics, former Mayor Andrew Young (second from right) turned more of his attention to economic development through GoodWorks and the Southern African Enterprise Development Fund. He also found time to burnish his legacy and to serve as a living link to Atlanta's Civil Rights past. In 1997, he joined four other living Atlanta mayors (Bill Campbell, Sam Massell, Ivan Allen Jr. and Maynard Jackson) in the dedication of the "Mayors Grove" at Piedmont Park. (Rich Addicks/AJC file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-no-snooping/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T10:05:29.74Z</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>2026-06-24T10:05:29.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. 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(Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/80-year-old-firm-started-by-georgia-tech-grads-is-national-fire-safety-giant/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T09:00:04.072Z</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>2026-06-24T09:00:04.072Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[80-year-old firm started by Georgia Tech grads is national fire safety giant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6Y3KAUELUFD2NFLQUT4QRXPWDA.jpeg?auth=437810bf4dd095ccd4bd0a37226ff793046a3709d16b8492b0c7e4b5797f97e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pye-Barker CEO Bart Proctor, third from left, says the company values staying true to its Atlanta roots. 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(Courtesy of Matt Stamey/CFP Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/pulse/2026/06/7-reminders-to-help-you-through-difficult-seasons/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T09:00:06.451Z</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>2026-06-24T09:00:06.451Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 reminders to help you through difficult seasons]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XMTT334V5GGBWWZBGIAED57XXQ.jpg?auth=f03a856946634be5e57fbf55f84cbbfb22567a7ef3d3862b6402d5e6beee102c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=608&amp;height=406</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE: Take the time you need to refocus and gain some clarity, so you will be better prepared for your next adventure. (Courtesy of Bita Honarvar) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/the-phone-call-that-helped-shape-kemps-surprise-burt-jones-endorsement/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T09:00:05.922Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T09:00:05.922Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The phone call that helped shape Kemp’s surprise Burt Jones endorsement ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BTWUHJDDGVEKDPDS3XIDZ3LRQI.jpg?auth=c65c4117587440bdeb0196e7b150b7f44e7de59e87c3b6f9d7c8a8912df26f8f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp (right) campaigns with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones shortly after endorsing him in the Republican primary for governor. (Greg Bluestein/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/if-america-wants-soccers-passion-it-should-start-with-soccers-past/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T09:00:04.735Z</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>2026-06-24T09:00:04.735Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[If America wants soccer’s passion, it should start with soccer’s past]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[National center for civil and human rights,FIFA,Soccer in America,soccer in atlanta,fifa in atlanta,the people's sport exhibit,soccer history,pele atlanta,messi atlanta,the atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/37PWGPKHEBG63DHEUIUAWT7HVM.JPG?auth=4bff3921e74975498bf2df9223aaf81cedf8af34d27e8cf4206dae16121c9f4a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Akhila Thirumala dances with Ishika Saluja after the Spain vs. Saudi Arabia World Cup game during the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-dominic-smith-playing-left-for-first-time-in-more-than-four-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T02:10:50.781Z</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>2026-06-24T02:10:50.781Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves’ Dominic Smith playing left for first time in more than four years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGE6JBOL7BGAFFCL24HNSHXNW4.JPG?auth=b4d5c9250fd0f39c2304c455f95f1d7e8fb7e6bc1b97b82f48c1041d2828001a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4685&amp;height=3123</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves designated hitter Dominic Smith hits an RBI single during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves won 5-4 in eleven innings. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/falcons-wanted-more-time-to-evaluate-kyle-pitts-it-led-them-to-a-big-commitment/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T01:54:13.391Z</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>2026-06-24T01:54:13.391Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons wanted more time to evaluate Kyle Pitts. It led them to a big commitment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2MYC7VNBANCZTEUYJZJQB3FKOE.jpg?auth=651760508468610cbd8b600b6b426a765191f1404d7476dc80346834fb0be0a2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2366&amp;height=1577</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) catches the ball during the team’s warm-ups ahead of the Falcons’ matchup with the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/how-the-ncaa-eligibility-rule-change-will-impact-georgia-footballs-roster/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T01:52:14.681Z</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>2026-06-24T01:52:14.681Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the NCAA eligibility rule change will impact Georgia football’s roster]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/W75SCH746RCATH74IRWJNNQ3TY.jpg?auth=96305c583e8b540cd6c4f2434baabf8d4279ee9539173dfa56f1a4d19b655543&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4893&amp;height=3262</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (left) — pictured during the  College Football Playoff game against Ole Miss in January — is one of seven Bulldogs who will have an extra year to play in college, should they so choose, under the new "5-in-5." (Jason Getz/AJC 2026)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/how-morocco-became-a-world-cup-contender/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T00:25:37.448Z</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>2026-06-24T00:25:37.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Morocco became a World Cup contender]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3YGRS2WMD5BW3DA5G442VTFWDA.jpg?auth=a515db82d2ae44e9f2b02822b6483d6318faafb1361dd9fa53ea5c906db050b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3925&amp;height=2617</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi claps as he leaves the pich following a tie in the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Adam Hunger/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/truett-mcconnell-faces-lawsuit-from-president-it-ousted-in-sex-abuse-scandal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T23:40:29.275Z</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>2026-06-23T23:40:29.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Truett McConnell faces lawsuit from president it ousted in sex abuse scandal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Q4DOFHZNTTCRZUGSAPCPO2LYZY.jpg?auth=08ca509f805067faebcca532423fe63591e15bfd43f710181f45a23c1e913c7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5552&amp;height=3635</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Truett McConnell University faces a lawsuit from its former president, Emir Caner, who was ousted last year after a former student and staffer accused another administrator of pressuring her into a physical relationship. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/report-falcons-and-kyle-pitts-agree-to-contract-extension/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T23:04:55.78Z</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>2026-06-23T23:04:55.78Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons and Kyle Pitts agree to contract extension]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JPMQPIPM5VF6RFERUIDAEVN5AM.jpg?auth=b8bc5d2edb0a66cebdfee5cf29e6cf2ae54526141e9f63317f0090d820edd40d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts — pictured warming up before a game against the Panthers in November — caught 88 passes for 928 yards and five touchdowns last season. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/2-year-old-dies-after-apparent-drowning-at-roswell-apartment-pool-police-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T22:23:30.256Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-23T22:23:30.256Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2-year-old dies after apparent drowning at Roswell apartment pool, police say ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EIWFA322YDSM23T3W7IM5QR654.jpg?auth=975b945e962844a30540f2959089dce4a7521cb003445e8b861827f489c45b74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[First responders treated the 2-year-old boy before transporting him to a hospital. He died Monday. (Charles Rondeau/Pixabay)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/see-the-menu-for-so-fox-before-it-opens-in-virginia-highland-next-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T21:59:49.623Z</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>2026-06-23T21:59:49.623Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[See the menu for So. Fox before it opens in Virginia-Highland next week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[wine bar,low-intervention wine,so. fox,virginia-highland restaurants,kinship butcher]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KQICAWNMY5BDDMLOMSJLHWWQIA.jpg?auth=89f057193da8b7d374c4425dd34fced5aef09f2c214db328ef38161100228ee9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5921&amp;height=3930</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[So. Fox is named after Georgia’s indigenous grape varietal, the southern fox grape, also known as the muscadine. (Courtesy of Dave Crawford)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/this-tire-recycle-facility-near-the-beltline-could-soon-become-apartments/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T19:25:15.176Z</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>2026-06-23T19:25:15.176Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This tire recycle facility near the Beltline could soon become apartments]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NZBTGECSEBFWLJYUBJQ5XMF2QE.png?auth=6e9d35ba257fbf7c9fd5c41e753432a405b651a9ef043288d1263d13a51d46f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1450&amp;height=998</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This is a photo of a tire recycling facility along Huber Street in Atlanta that a development team aims to transform into an apartment complex called Alta West Midtown. (Courtesy of Development Authority of Fulton County / Wood Partners)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/ga-democrats-political-rally-to-resist-redistricting-turned-into-a-revival/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T18:56:01.698Z</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>2026-06-23T18:56:01.698Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ga. Democrats’ political rally to resist redistricting turned into a revival]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[opinion,georgia,redistricting,special session,politics,government]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7KKKL2XWLBBNRE4LNNYOWY5EEU.jpg?auth=1fa28594cc6d773a9080a327c5ccd3c22febe024bcad88bb9194292be5571f44&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock speaks during a news conference before the state Legislature convenes for a special session on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Atlanta. Georgia Republican leaders later announced they wouldn’t redraw the state’s political maps during the session. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/kick-it-morocco-vs-haiti/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T18:23:43.937Z</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>2026-06-23T18:23:43.937Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kick It: Morocco vs. Haiti]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7C7UZVFTKJAUHG6OWCZY6D3HNY.png?auth=dca14daf8f7604001b79cf8f19abe85eee2549c8be2f8b751301554f99d52540&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2401&amp;height=1401</image:loc></image:image></url></urlset>