<?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/opinion/2026/04/why-the-southeast-is-burning-extreme-drought-is-only-part-of-the-reason/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T14:00:00.384Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T14:00:00.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why the Southeast is burning. Extreme drought is only part of the reason.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[opinion,wildfires,drought,extreme weather conditions]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UYACFIPTKRA6JJXOMN2YIBG3CA.jpg?auth=ac6c575f77ecf9888cc33374a6d6d70699f32111f42c66a9dbf65980d3266d8f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3829&amp;height=2553</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp speaks about the fires in southeast Georgia on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Waycross. A fire near the Florida-Georgia line had burned nearly 30,000 acres by April 23, writes guest columnist Zachary Handlos. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/an-argument-for-why-its-ok-for-falcons-fans-to-support-james-pearce-jr/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T13:29:37.642Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T13:29:37.642Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[An argument for why it’s OK for Falcons fans to support James Pearce Jr.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6DV7OW5NXFHQLBY7MKDTUGLU5Q.JPG?auth=00eb297da903577fc9bec652e2b8cb4543aae59918c1c9f44d8978763a29ef8a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1351&amp;height=901</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. has entered into an agreement to have the felony charges against him dropped if he successfully completes a six-month intervention program. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/zachariah-branch-pick-earns-falcons-strong-praise-from-mel-kiper-jr/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T13:11:22.688Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T13:11:22.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Zachariah Branch pick earns Falcons strong praise from Mel Kiper Jr.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,football,nfl draft,zachariah branch,university of georgia,georgia bulldogs,uga,atlanta falcons]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/E6S2VJDVOZGOJIDA2ILWEVOU3Y.jpg?auth=daf65cadd2c71b51bb73f9d1906d7985e12ea00c690aa8389c79815f9aa267bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4457&amp;height=2971</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (center), shown celebrating after scoring a touchdown against Alabama during the SEC championship game, was nabbed by the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 79 overall pick in the draft. (Jason Getz/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/that-burning-smell-and-haze-in-atlanta-its-from-wildfires-further-south/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T12:35:47.703Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T12:35:47.703Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to know about Georgia wildfires: Crews battling big southern blazes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia,wildfires,metro atlanta,state of emergency executive order,gov. brian kemp,code orange air quality in atlanta,wildfires in georgia,smoke in atlanta and metro atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ROQXC3HH6BFQNGGTUYC7SXNT34.jpg?auth=8c768681a7cab5a11b12cb12f6f00bbb2de876ec4cca52f13d8ce48e420caa34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned trailer sits near a destroyed home as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3F6LH4B4VZH25IY4JXLR5IFFRQ.jpg?auth=ebc2fa4370a51303b918e6d30d37e58814d51647285fb3f1e7703c4382cfabb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned speed limit sign stands near destroyed homes as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HBLQFU2C5NFQRAAEFVL2ROM5XE.jpg?auth=ed37aa8b5355b5e1525852429200e340234c40ba2d0f179e512e4cf5d4dcf402&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3689&amp;height=2460</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A helicopter carries water to the Brantley Highway 82 fire on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HCOKTV3X4FAH5C56N7Y4OVHXFY.jpg?auth=34abb3008e8326c31b8565da9a914942c4ff1b8b2ad15ef321fd71686475d447&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5193&amp;height=3463</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned vehicle sits near a destroyed home as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ONZIQUCD6RDGLED7WAEJ7OR6L4.jpg?auth=6fbc8ab87c6b26d3601edcff0d382205335279494109e7945c9e6b64594beced&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5916&amp;height=3944</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A grave marker in a cemetery is burned near destroyed homes as the Brantley Highway 82 fire continues to burn on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2DN23YDGOJGYZNEIK5LI6QLM2E.jpg?auth=657caac2bcc410ed58147f42029d3c50f72577bb33c2c2aaad38a36f61cb5abb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Brantley Highway 82 fire burns near Nahunta on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TH4BZCSMZ5AJVIZQRYS47ZOAMM.jpg?auth=0529035f5a77881bbaf67fd9ac29c0e181029685756b6396e09b1273852248eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A firefighter works the Brantley Highway 82 fire on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TFSQXGPNNZASTOJDEARGWAOR2Y.jpg?auth=cb302e154859373124617ebdd511d927123181c4d25b2eec6f95719cdd226a04&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The burned out remains of the Wedding Chapel at Covenant Acres is seen near the Brantley Highway 82 fire on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BETH6IEJDBAYVPJDMFZX4EYJDM.jpg?auth=cf455bd556103e2a69e7c83311bd05c683d58c3234879794096240235f95a3e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned vehicle sits near a home as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DCKZSDVUXZDWNNQCNQOW6KBIIA.jpg?auth=65ad1a9757b6c16d740358ef3c3980fdd716e5110965a9fe5ea88bbc06248b59&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Burned vehicles and trees from the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia are seen on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DCVJVECXY5FCZHB2PGBKPAKAUM.jpg?auth=2d1c589a5b43847aae40ace0e6449cf51fe2c3a50d42a1610e87c4952d6bb2dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=4032</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke from the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia fills the sky on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Q2I4ZR7ZJNGBHJY3WOQR6N6HZ4.jpg?auth=470a7e3919f0fa7ec084e18a8a2b272d44efd63af6a463e703a8a6f42fe1cef1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5799&amp;height=3866</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A taxi driver brings in a displaced man as the Pineland Road fire burns. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N5LMFHGBLJCGNOEIDK7LP3RJSI.jpg?auth=0fa255308b4092f46f9ab9e95b83aa729a3afd443f0dea649be7beb547f6d284&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3364&amp;height=2243</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman speaks to a state official at a road block near the Pineland Road fire. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R7FCAJJJTBCTPFHNI5D4V6GK2Q.jpg?auth=bc31bcb2df56257baf7e2a0d5912668d8be13eba5fddd4727c7a186c990c4720&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5457&amp;height=3638</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Pineland Road fire burns behind homes on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X72V3IATIZBDFEN3KFUAO57OIA.jpg?auth=1004eca4b717c16e176dffd3019da74dbe7eff5f2def6de1c8b2b4977913ce39&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4928&amp;height=3286</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fire helicopter prepares to drop water on the Pineland Road fire in Clinch County. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TYNRU4NHZRDBHEHYDZ35H3OVPQ.jpg?auth=077638d640573e736b1f58764e3c9e0cbefe92308a3c62e899d790c6800dc9ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5604&amp;height=3736</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People prepare food for first responders working on the Pineland Road fire on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J5FKGGOJINESDAL36DN2ZI5KTM.jpg?auth=7ed11539a06914d43787df3e838f77d9c4cda8b40be0e34bc147cbb686bcba72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8047&amp;height=4526</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Code Orange air quality alert is active for metro Atlanta because of smoke from major wildfires in South Georgia. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HSO636JW3REBNDV6KMRA2XOFMM.jpg?auth=60443769a2cd4a2880bb251d5eeafffb5a3a0cc0ed7f02bbafe15c58ccc5439e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/H2WXNOP2HNAHBMWK6V4RTSQB24.jpg?auth=169ae9867757ed43f372679105314ca49f17efda17d2e8b4eafa317fb3aca447&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3JPGXUWWEBAMHA5IF3ZCDGJMXM.jpg?auth=249b480a9255d37a078b890e87e6d43a32cd482a644939298c3581768e701ac1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-draft-georgia-receiver-zachariah-branch-in-third-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T12:35:38.081Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T12:35:38.081Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons draft Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch in third round]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,college,football,nfl draft,georgia bulldogs,university of georgia,uga,zachariah branch]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AFYNINKZDZB43GJX5PMI3AHHXM.JPG?auth=7b4a45fd599f17c43eb2b14be8c18b1136ba79bdacd02e049aebc0fd7f22e37d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2833&amp;height=1889</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (center), shown fighting off a tackle from Ole Miss safety Kapena Gushiken during the Sugar Bowl, was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the NFL draft. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/georgia-children-deserve-to-grow-up-without-fear-of-gun-violence/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T11:54:24.284Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T11:54:24.284Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia children deserve to grow up without fear of gun violence.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ICQBARG6N2EP7GX2N7OUJVYEAE.JPG?auth=a6130aaa7ea5b5023ed420b40b38df4bc9366992775d7e4f3fd5db5220068054&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5303&amp;height=3715</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp signs a bill, which will allow permitless carry, at a gun store in Douglasville on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. SB 319 allows a “lawful weapons carrier” to carry a concealed handgun everywhere license holders currently are allowed. (Bob Andres/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/in-georgias-burning-brantley-county-family-loses-two-homes-saves-another/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T11:10:21.338Z</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>2026-04-25T11:10:21.338Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In Georgia’s burning Brantley County, family loses two homes, saves another]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/47QP4ED7XZBOHN6MB3C7OIDBFY.jpg?auth=fdea971365d0a6ca4803f3f53a6cfd379ae25fb81222a745479f5be3683c39b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5382&amp;height=3028</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Annabelle Enke plays outside a camper Friday as Michael Gibson looks on in Nahunta, Georgia, after the Enke family lost their home in the Brantley Highway 82 fire earlier this week. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/taste-local-history-at-25-of-atlantas-longest-running-restaurants/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T09:00:03.872Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:00:03.872Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Taste local history at 25 of Atlanta’s longest-running restaurants]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T4PZOCQ5HL6KSGRNYLVFGHZKCY.jpg?auth=04d12222e7efe56bd603b786c3474aef2038c2bd249ed52a96a2a66ffc0c0ed0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1801&amp;height=1271</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cars parked outside of the Varsity Drive-In restaurant, with the downtown skyline in the background in 1985. (AJC file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/emory-sued-by-professors-arrested-in-2024-protest/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T09:00:03.34Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:00:03.34Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Emory sued by professors arrested in 2024 protest]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OGDGC44QRAMPTPH7U3LOCXBVXI.JPG?auth=9f9dfd882102eca6c79d13daec8e29322d7481af43e45b5ebaf53e0bcf7246ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2201</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024.(Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/jolene-jolene-sports-bar-finds-new-home-and-more-from-atlantas-food-scene/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T09:00:03.701Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:00:03.701Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jolene Jolene sports bar finds new home and more from Atlanta’s food scene]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurants,sports bars,atlanta sports bar,women's sports,sandy springs,masterchef,georgia tech,steakhouse,buckhead steakhouse,atlanta steakhouse,devil wears prada 2]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6BXIP43VK5GUFFOGNOBVQE7FJY.jpg?auth=4c54612f564c735303f4d72ed7121be3eba7090f95b0acc2408d4e4b4958520d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chelsea Fishman's Jolene Jolene pop-ups filled bars and breweries with women's sports fans. Now, she will open the sports bar in a permanent space in Kirkwood. (Courtesy of Chelsea Fishman)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-football-nfl-draft-live-updates-what-to-know-entering-first-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T03:13:50.694Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:13:50.694Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia football NFL draft live updates: Bulldogs see five find new homes on Friday]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football,NFL draft,2026 NFL Draft,first round,UGA,NFL,college football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/M6HO43SIWVALFIQA37IAJ6OZYQ.jpg?auth=ea2e5e450fe81470a81395a32996349e5618a393c569543a91961e299dc42802&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3657&amp;height=2438</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) runs for a 13-yard touchdown against Alabama defensive lineman Jordan Renaud (11) during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/harris-provides-pinch-hit-heroics-as-braves-beat-phillies-again/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T02:44:46.033Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:44:46.033Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harris provides pinch-hit heroics as Braves beat Phillies again]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AHEAYTMDJ5AUXF7I3YRJUZXLWU.jpg?auth=13ec121459a1095f539e0cbb93d9f29c1c81bfe0b492b6930eb02033f12d1e57&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2079&amp;height=1386</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pinch hitter Michael Harris II follows through on a two-RBI double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/masters-champion-zach-johnson-grabs-first-round-mitsubishi-electric-lead/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T02:07:07.359Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:07:07.359Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masters champion Zach Johnson grabs first-round Mitsubishi Electric lead]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OKM3KE3E3NC7ZKNWUQXRWWZPLI.jpg?auth=7718222993459404c7fed34839139550913980754a50739c45a8c0d6fca74901&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zach Johnson tees off on Friday during the first round of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth. Johnson scored 15 points to take the first-round lead, April 24, 2026. 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(Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/michael-harris-ii-scratched-from-fridays-start/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T22:41:49.211Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T22:41:49.211Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Michael Harris II scratched from Friday’s start]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XIARPLLZJNDUZB3QS3CANM5KCI.jpg?auth=857c37b3da73a0b20a31c26b7133afd51a85d59487eb1550549596cbbdcb57cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3947&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II celebrates hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Atlanta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/04/from-michelin-star-to-farm-life-why-this-chef-left-atlanta-behind/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T22:38:51Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T22:38:51Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Michelin star to farm life: Why this chef left Atlanta behind]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[lifestyle,dining,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F04-24-2026%2Ft_edb9def7efff4f47b43ec77ff29dbf37_name_luxury_dinning_.png?auth=66725b21c4b406eed0a754eadd9d1e94fdaf23d41c3614c139e7fe881d0cdafe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=750&amp;height=1334</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/martino-i-would-be-fired-after-1-7-1-start-if-not-for-history-with-atlanta-united/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T22:33:26.077Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T22:33:26.077Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Martino: ‘I would be fired’ after 1-7-1 start if not for history with Atlanta United]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RTLSTMDD35GIFFZ3VYVNT774VQ.jpg?auth=56f348abb8e3e454944504a5b3478b45bc939744838d9de2b897f64ac600f8eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4873&amp;height=3411</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta United head coach Gerardo Martino watches his team during the second half in its home opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Real Salt Lake won 3-2. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-trade-deadline-moves-coming-up-big-in-playoff-series-against-knicks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T22:29:53.254Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T22:29:53.254Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks trade deadline moves coming up big in playoff series against Knicks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K6TKAJTXWBH5RNMS3QUZBFXTGU.JPG?auth=5ca3344528ca46df57d17d6a24b11548b77ffd15f4e61ea88fa594b993238c8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5790&amp;height=3860</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) makes the go-ahead basket against Knicks guard Miles McBride in the final minute of Game 3 during the first round of the NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WVFDIJCP3ZBM7D3UOAHJRFGVC4.JPG?auth=a2263c0706d727b1fc6fa85357893f9b194662ed9ccdad21a7850d0cc831ed60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3339&amp;height=2226</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks forward Jalen Johnson celebrates after making a 3-point shot against the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TVZQET37UJCNBC2JC5DW6YYRW4.JPG?auth=3cc3924c81d953c386ad028603a7fec58b19d79691249aeda7745aa070402cdb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5572&amp;height=3715</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks guard CJ McCollum celebrates a 109-108 victory over the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5B55ZYWFAZB3VJEINZB5VJJK3M.JPG?auth=4d8f02815da55204f12ecc20b6a14ad1b8de29f5a9becfc721c1d39aa4f50ed9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4231&amp;height=2821</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks fans celebrate during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Knicks at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3ZBF2Y7LAZGRNBUP4CXDHIIXBY.JPG?auth=f7547410598c1565773084d7cad40c6d7c0a86ee706cc4836e4ef3b6358bd22f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5673&amp;height=3782</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rapper Soulja Boy performs next to Hawks mascot Harry the Hawk during Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Knicks at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3EXAML6W35BDBDOQYOIP6HUBCY.JPG?auth=f026923d229af44d886ba4e73625c09bfce59f8fc78e4f6c563f9108a48ea6f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5335&amp;height=3557</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (center) goes up for a shot against Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (left) and Knicks forward OG Anunoby during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BRGV3E5IDFECJOD6WTZIQNX5IM.JPG?auth=38c3b5c2223b62b97a813c901ea23aaa2e6936103279ca897aa4eb158a960ac6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4801&amp;height=3201</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (center) attempts a shot against Hawks guard Gabe Vincent (from left), forward Jalen Johnson and forward Jonathan Kuminga during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NNCQO7BR5JEFPHPVWVS7OCXYNU.JPG?auth=36c775502bb992c5482378e90a200c4b55288a4e01efae9a4f7498fd2e5a0b60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2950&amp;height=1967</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (center) grabs a rebound against Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GPVHQWC2NVBYTBNJJAXT34LRZU.JPG?auth=23415451140889ad33da85c5120dcc4ec58c5b044628bfb4f04c297e8d1c6237&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6625&amp;height=5012</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (center) attempts a shot against Knicks forward OG Anunoby (left) and Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UQAU7T67SRFYHL7XDB7S2FJSA4.JPG?auth=4948656a9ba1201dc77aaa3e65c398bc333303aeb826964d1b8c1319474553ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4824&amp;height=3216</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (right) and Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns fight for a loose ball during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VSBXWVOCZBDDFEGO5Q2XQJEJKI.JPG?auth=846bdb80a517e28f84fa131a5cbad63199163af831dbc4331aa6062b25c88e74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3295&amp;height=2197</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks head coach Quin Snyder (left) speaks with Hawks guard CJ McCollum during a timeout in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VY3JWSF2Q5DETLI5DTRSCUKD7A.JPG?auth=3b0c7ed0ea496659422be3d34f16e1342204d53d1bf02ef26ec976459544382e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3683&amp;height=2455</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (center) attempts a shot and is fouled by Knicks forward OG Anunoby during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EB2IS2KUSJCTJDRLLMEXM27S4Q.JPG?auth=093e0e43a81968483667dbf5ab3505e8d975e5e4e4dc35bc8ca80b8307288edc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4693&amp;height=3129</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) drives against Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/URP7XJCV6VF5FO4TQKYH6J2IFE.JPG?auth=cfe017854771b17cd732344bddd5215be25593948a004ed9c99fe6acee11d332&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7699&amp;height=5135</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker dunks after time expires during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ES3P22SJEVFUVCMG6WTTZ7PG44.JPG?auth=815972471d752a21bb58c8f839d3d52eacb4567aab8cdc4c1a4bfe67dbaac890&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5386&amp;height=3591</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks owner Tony Ressler (right) celebrates after his team beat the Knicks, 109-108, during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3SI52I4LQ5E5NKJLAMDJ2WVTRI.JPG?auth=09ca0f1b69f164392a4e7446a941f67ddcffffc90b960b94453393b3cb7e461c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4968&amp;height=3312</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga celebrates after a 109-108 victory over the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MOJNZCA7GVDQHNWIBR32NLE3HI.JPG?auth=c82b92a69ba3393d556b6adb1d1c416e51b8a1dab69ca4cf71e9d771b1e4efd9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4574&amp;height=3049</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) celebrates with actor D.C. Young Fly after a 109-108 victory over the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/atlanta-apartment-building-with-a-famous-peach-sculpture-foreclosed/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T22:28:59.4Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T22:28:59.4Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta apartment building with a famous peach sculpture foreclosed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6HQGO3J7TFHLRMRNMDX4NLUD6Q.JPG?auth=8ed7970e283f0c31dd8bb63d7d4bfbde224a4dc073b1c7b1f7b37209d1aa3b4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5844&amp;height=3896</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Peach apartment building in Atlanta, shown here on Friday, April 24, 2026, has recently entered foreclosure. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/care-about-your-georgia-power-bill-these-psc-races-could-have-a-big-impact/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T21:40:36.766Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T21:40:36.766Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Care about your Georgia Power bill? These PSC races could have a big impact.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7MSG6QYRWJG6FO6KJ37Z3XHAUM.png?auth=5f91cff57b63b243d4e0f3b3a0ce08da3ace461c7d9dabeeb34746dbe01f21a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By The AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/a-comprehensive-guide-to-day-drinking-in-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T21:17:55.636Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T21:17:55.636Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A comprehensive guide to day drinking in Atlanta]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[day drinking,where to drink in atlanta,atlanta bars,atlanta breweries,day drinking in atlanta,day drinking atlanta,patios,best atlanta patios,best atlanta bars,best atlanta breweries,cabbagetown,inman park,atlanta eastside beltline,bar crawl atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B6QNWBQEORCJNGQL7QIBB2CNI4.jpg?auth=af9f27b36bfff20bb902ec1624c4737b9bc7a1fc04748d6897fe7f31432e58df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2999&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A server brings Kolsch, a German beer, around to customers at Halfway Crooks' annual Kolsch Fest. (Courtesy of Halfway Crooks)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/pandas-are-coming-back-to-the-atlanta-zoo/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T20:25:29.162Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T20:25:29.162Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta after 2-year hiatus]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DDFODFGZCZDQRJFZKF7UAJFLN4.jpg?auth=14f74a4eb5a15264e02b5479d8ea7363498c235807dce7a4d38fa2885db2921f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1800&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[China is giving Zoo Atlanta two new giant pandas: Ping Ping and Fu Shuang. They are expected to arrive stateside later this year. (Courtesy of Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/amid-ongoing-voting-turmoil-nine-compete-for-georgia-secretary-of-state/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T20:19:18.261Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T20:19:18.261Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Amid ongoing voting turmoil, nine compete for Georgia secretary of state]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Secretary of State,Georgia politics,midterm elections,May primaries,Georgia election]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4Q3HSA7R7RDWLFO5WKHQAOZ6Y4.png?auth=cc254d7fa1318d698e425c8add10e859ad7d4679401224a7903b04ef969b65f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/peabody-awards-recognizes-the-ajcs-ice-sweeps-georgia-video-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T19:34:12.514Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T19:34:12.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Peabody Awards recognizes the AJC’s ‘ICE Sweeps Georgia’ video series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JMR2L3UIWRDQDNZJ22L744LXPM.jpg?auth=908c8094c32c26b6d03ff03f8abb2394d4d7953dc66c24dcdf00bf27bc86a036&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Still images from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's "ICE Sweeps Georgia" social video series, which was recognized Thursday, April 23, 2026, by the Peabody Awards. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/03/live-updates-the-latest-news-from-braves-spring-training/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T19:26:54.075Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T19:26:54.075Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reliever outrighted to Triple-A]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GIEG64TI4RE4RJSMZTFQV7B6WY.jpg?auth=33a8fa40ef0ec02bd7396607d4d56f19beeef479b69a4e44ad645a68711e0dd2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5985&amp;height=3990</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - THe Major League Baseball logo is seen on the field before a spring training baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/who-are-falcons-options-on-nfl-draft-day-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T19:11:22.448Z</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>2026-04-24T19:11:22.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who are Falcons’ options on NFL draft Day 2?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QD3K6GJZRVFZRK3COAE6CU3DNQ.jpg?auth=2d28a04dd4d5d006604321e1c501bd27cb2c0c901f6570355a920d70ef2b8a5f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch runs the ball during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/peachtree-road-race-updates-stronger-together/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T18:54:40.761Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T18:54:40.761Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Peachtree Road Race updates: Stronger together]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Peachtree Road Race]]></news:keywords></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-13-a-suddenly-wide-open-race-in-metro-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T18:20:01.695Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T18:20:01.695Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 13: A suddenly wide-open race in metro Atlanta]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LGUKVAX46JF5XPTTN2YGXINVIQ.png?auth=7cb7087e914f8c83c9c8f78771661604d2c701bb7dc33cf78387aa79ea623393&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/a-long-wait-for-georgia-tech-ends-as-keylan-rutledge-goes-in-first-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T18:10:19.413Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T18:10:19.413Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A long wait for Georgia Tech ends as Keylan Rutledge goes in first round]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SJ24OUBPL5CTNDH6N3CMKDOFUI.JPG?auth=345cbf0a8878719e1c50f6ebd1abc2150b1b9d8b333f068735cff70dbc2af313&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5207&amp;height=3471</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge participates in a position drill during Georgia Tech's pro day at John Brock Football Practice Facility on March, 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/jailen-josey-is-atlantas-new-rb-leader-years-after-trial-and-error/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T18:09:20.161Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T18:09:20.161Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jai’Len Josey is Atlanta’s new R&B leader, years after ‘trial and error’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[jai'len josey,atlanta music,r&b,new music,serial romantic]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7V4A33RN7RCRXIDANMTMDQABZM.JPG?auth=c710a2675a1db54ac96a7a837c536d156f3a4d2a9f5a31fe2756241d0c090497&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4125&amp;height=2914</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[East Atlanta-bred singer Jai'Len Josey releases her debut album "Serial Romantic" today. The 13-track project, produced by Tricky Stewart, was originally slated to drop last year. (Taliyah Fox & Carli Platt/Courtesy of Def Jam)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-14-deja-vu-in-nw-georgia-as-voters-again-head-to-the-polls/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T17:22:34.475Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:22:34.475Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 14: Deja vu in NW Georgia as voters again head to the polls]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZFXBZ4HHT5GGHDOCFCWA5BXRKY.png?auth=4db4ec2a31f80fb757cb74756054ef9410e62593fd287579c7ecd716f0050cc2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgia-candidates-enter-debate-gauntlet/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T17:17:13.189Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:17:13.189Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia candidates enter debate gauntlet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7V22PLHFIJEBZK4YIXLZMADGLM.jpg?auth=8fef69ea97bbc5c9e0a6ed7e6ead48dee0d4883dd5117c5329270f797caf6fcb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1237&amp;height=695</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Atlanta Press Club's Loudermilk-Young series of 18 debates runs Sunday through Tuesday. (Curtis Compton/AJC 2014)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-1-open-seat-sparks-a-14-way-battle-along-georgia-coast/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T17:00:01.185Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:00:01.185Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 1: Open seat sparks a 14-way battle along Georgia coast]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NWFSSJQS3JE3BF5V7MZ4KPPILY.png?auth=0ec2203c76e5e08915be95042b4d956958428e0af597b2f564e01610bea4eeb3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-3-jack-cruises-into-primary-with-no-republican-opponent/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T17:00:02.007Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:00:02.007Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 3: Jack cruises into primary with no Republican opponent]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ITDZEGUQBVFXHDTCIBM43VE2SY.png?auth=1ed5916337660d6a10249e7be2599f8085355a17a32fdf284f8b3e86af5dad24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-11-surprise-retirement-sets-off-scramble-in-atlanta-suburbs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T17:00:02.212Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:00:02.212Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 11: Surprise retirement sets off scramble in Atlanta suburbs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Barry Loudermilk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OWMWX5JNV5D6BFXTIBF73YIJ2M.png?auth=19e5ab7a54b47bf227c5697a1879dfafd428470ceb8ca7bf994e5d299d69bb72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-9-pair-of-republicans-seeking-to-oust-andrew-clyde/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T17:00:02.392Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:00:02.392Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 9: Pair of Republicans seeking to oust Andrew Clyde ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Andrew 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Scott]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TBJBV4WNA5GS5NNMUVYCKBNINQ.png?auth=1bdf0c5dfd927383d5d30231319298a43e66d0021e8c4fdf8af4cd6a3cdc1f38&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illlustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-4-johnson-seeks-10th-term-in-dekalb-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T17:00:01.661Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:00:01.661Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 4: Johnson seeks 10th Term in DeKalb County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Hank 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Allen]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HAMLWU7B4FD5HFZ46R2XN3X2MU.png?auth=0d745675fa73430cde9723d78481214e618b02e65f46bc0d2fd462602e4a53bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illlustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-10-trump-support-faces-test-in-race-to-replace-collins/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T17:00:01.221Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:00:01.221Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 10: Trump support faces test in race to replace Collins]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Mike Collins]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/36PXN5K2EFAONHDCXYJKDQZW3E.png?auth=d0d5aaa83f66d9a29dd224e1b7ebd784f38f62ae46795073c7466d64194621ec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-7-clear-gop-path-for-mccormick-after-fiery-town-hall/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T17:00:01.992Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:00:01.992Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 7: Clear GOP path for McCormick after fiery town hall]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Rich McCormick]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MOGE6NV7HBBOXJX2GIYN3HOW2A.png?auth=176f53baa776b5fb96115ce2fcea059932737264d36ac322b201cfa06f5ad1ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-5-williams-dominates-atlanta-re-election-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T17:00:01.862Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:00:01.862Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 5: Williams dominates Atlanta re-election race]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Nikema Williams]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KXC3KCSTVRFF7IOBP3HCHXBEX4.png?auth=8277a6f8adebe8812be5d323855355faaa06dbd891b7c4e0655fc64084ab2920&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/walmart-drone-delivery-proposals-denied-in-one-metro-atlanta-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:43:09.53Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:43:09.53Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Walmart drone delivery proposals denied in one metro Atlanta county ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3NQQC3S5XRDUZKTHE5NCQQHQOE.JPG?auth=f3b43acd0711d6ffeb7bc4d86f664831b173a9fa421f6e11b36bfceed8ee379f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Walmart launched drone delivery with partner Wing late last year in metro Atlanta and now operates from 12 stores, mostly in the outer suburbs. (Natrice Miller/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/democrats-want-to-flip-the-georgia-legislature-the-primary-offers-a-preview/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:23:19.9Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:23:19.9Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Democrats want to flip the Georgia Legislature. The primary offers a preview. ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[May primaries,Georgia,Georgia elections,Georgia General Assembly,elections]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SUUUXDY4GWV2LNVENCLS6244CQ.JPG?auth=660893f2469f6a97e774a758c9f7540f8693333b9d7f203a634c2b49c2f38aa6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3984&amp;height=2656</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Views to The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta shown on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/norfolk-southern-union-pacific-on-track-to-refile-for-merger-next-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:18:26.824Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:18:26.824Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific ‘on track’ to refile for merger next week ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K3UNYYMSVJCWZNDBV6AWYVNWKA.jpg?auth=0f3e964745da09cdb14e13d919951a071e081557f527aa101768cb2be73079ec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6048&amp;height=4024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern’s ‘Safety Train’ (right) makes a stop in East Point across the tracks from a Union Pacific railcar, Wednesday, March 24, 2026, in Atlanta. Union Pacific is working to acquire Norfolk Southern, pending federal regulatory approval. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/in-what-may-be-this-sports-last-championship-creekview-claims-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:14:32.609Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:14:32.609Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In what may be this sport’s last championship, Creekview claims title]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[high school sports,ajc varsity,georgia,slow-pitch softball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DO2DYXBBKVCXBP723D22RLMOEA.JPG?auth=55c92427d32e14ddf74f0841f8b87547dde5987b1be7e0639535014b9048026b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6661&amp;height=4441</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Creekview head coach Jennifer Maloney holds her team’s GHSA championship trophy high after a victory over Cherokee in slow-pitch softball at Twin Creeks Softball Complex on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Woodstock. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/jon-ossoff-a-look-at-the-ajcs-coverage/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:14:23.706Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:14:23.706Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jon Ossoff: A look at the AJC’s coverage]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Jon Ossoff,Georgia U.S. Senate race]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/35WDSDGOKBAHTFNNVP65GH7XWQ.JPG?auth=f2f3445ae8d55c08c75cf2799c4779cca79334850e58fe416f528a67b30d6af8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sen. Jon Ossoff speaks during Georgia Service Academy Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta on March 28, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/derek-dooley-a-look-at-the-ajcs-coverage/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:12:43.899Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:12:43.899Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Derek Dooley: A look at the AJC’s coverage]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Derek Dooley,Georgia U.S. Senate race]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/D4K7SSE2VZCWNA6N5OEZNOLAVA.jpg?auth=d606f9ea171aa9dc4f23a1c137cd79818e6b30cf6a68ea924b89eefcdd8907b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Derek Dooley, a Republican candidate for Senate in Georgia, attends an Atlanta Young Republicans event in February. (Alyssa Pointer/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/keisha-lance-bottoms-a-look-at-the-ajcs-coverage/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:09:40.982Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:09:40.982Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Keisha Lance Bottoms: A look at the AJC’s coverage]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Keisha Lance Bottoms,Georgia governor]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RTA3XPRMIZBEBDCU6MWCTLYZP4.jpg?auth=fd406414e725128a7bdf9bf09facfc8a3b0d1ab36cad22ccecebb2e503afcf34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2738&amp;height=1825</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms listens to laid off Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) workers during a roundtable in Clarkston, Ga., at the the start of her campaign tour, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (Matthew Pearson/WABE via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/buddy-carter-a-look-at-the-ajcs-coverage/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:05:58.299Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:05:58.299Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Buddy Carter: A look at the AJC’s coverage]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Buddy Carter,Georgia U.S. Senate race]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JGMNLRAKXBCOHMM65BYWULALOQ.JPG?auth=5d6ea79724a2cf0f1c293fa00857c4da4cdfe4dfd5797f3b8e93377003fd2c1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2201</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter addresses a crowd in Peachtree City on Aug. 21, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/v-103-changes-frank-skis-return-big-tiggers-new-female-co-host/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:04:19.538Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:04:19.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[V-103 changes: Frank Ski’s return, Big Tigger’s new female co-host]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[v-103,atlanta radio,frank ski,lil bankhead,big tigger,francesca amiker,dj sturgess]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T2VET6GCWNFIRDTQXVLBMPC4VE.jpg?auth=003b426c1105b4ce51eb1890e253833403f778f676a3901e9efecb42647b78ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1800&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[V-103 has added a new morning co-host for Big Tigger Francesca Amiker (right), a new weekend show featuring Frank Ski (center) and a new night host DJ Sturgess. (Courtesy V-103/Frank Ski/Francesca Amiker)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/race-for-georgia-labor-commissioner-features-five-way-democratic-primary/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:00:00.965Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:00:00.965Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Race for Georgia labor commissioner features five-way Democratic primary]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia election,Labor Commissioner,Barbara Rivera Holmes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2XLO2LTYVZE6RLTUZHYFXLY6OY.png?auth=b59ccecb7bf6d9587a1a113aabf1adde3ca0d4866baafefbd55793705abee8a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/10-compete-to-become-georgias-next-lieutenant-governor/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:00:01.16Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:00:01.16Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[10 compete to become Georgia’s next lieutenant governor]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[lieutenant governor,Georgia election]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7G43JQJKM5DHJBHZEVFUDHQBAY.png?auth=c2e2b0c9f59602c7ca7e6a0ca404d836f8de24a45d0fe859ab4a93de0366a406&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/democrats-vying-for-state-insurance-commissioner-focus-on-affordability/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:00:01.009Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:00:01.009Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Democrats vying for state insurance commissioner focus on affordability ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia election,state insurance commissioner,John King]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GBZJIYLG4FFPLD3G654V3EKOTI.png?auth=b4a8b6eca384e9e3343a0b850f0216dcaa496a8fb575cac7a68bd57765dcc4c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/four-vie-to-become-georgias-next-attorney-general/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:00:00.634Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:00:00.634Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Four vie to become Georgia’s next attorney general]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia election,attorney general]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2EOAOAJPNVBLJL4G5BFQOD6KX4.png?auth=d8cfc41879b3d0027a49aa76cb6e4349ef74fbd8b3598b7964e89203ab2240ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/two-democrats-running-to-challenge-harper-as-agriculture-commissioner/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:00:00.624Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:00:00.624Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Two Democrats running to challenge Harper as agriculture commissioner]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EK2G2CWRU5EO3DR2BGUI56NFDU.jpg?auth=1f7e078fb59d11ae0fea8afbe05835dd631d89ca5ea8e87dcbdef8ea57ef0ea5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=828</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lane Southern Orchards features 11,000 acres devoted to peach orchards and pecan groves, as well as strawberries, apples and other Georgia-grown treats.  (Courtesy of Lane Southern Orchards)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/democrats-republicans-test-campaign-messages-with-ballot-questions/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:00:03.295Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:00:03.295Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Democrats, Republicans test campaign messages with ballot questions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/G3T2NAAE3VDZ3F3C7XL5GVXXFA.jpg?auth=94e60a6622633c2a5d8f04c65d0b31df73477135cced1f6bbd7f24397d158cdf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The May 19 primary ballots will include questions about taxes, the death penalty and more. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC 2024)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-report-salute-to-snit/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T15:34:29.793Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T15:34:29.793Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves Report: Salute to Snit]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/everythings-clicking-as-braves-defy-expectations-a-month-into-the-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T15:33:48.381Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T15:33:48.381Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Everything’s clicking’ as Braves defy expectations a month into the season]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NJUYXROUBJHBBBOB3NUE74W7ZA.JPG?auth=b3128e5734769a1f6a89c09c99ecd24db394f8e452d30239b95c915acb29d46c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3548&amp;height=2365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo (right) celebrates after hitting his fourth single against the Guardians on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves have the most wins, not just in the NL East, not just in the National League, but in all of baseball. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgia-wildfires-are-the-latest-test-for-gov-brian-kemp/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T14:34:13.253Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:34:13.253Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia wildfires are the latest test for Gov. Brian Kemp]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ADL7FKLCAVFWXAYQOL7E567MB4.jpg?auth=6b8e71d51dd9eb1fe2fdbc224f9cfcdd89a9d22a91842bd5ad120371027b3d15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Brantley Highway 82 fire continues to burn Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/pretty-scared-georgia-farmers-fear-crop-losses-as-drought-deepens/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T14:04:43.739Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:04:43.739Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Pretty scared’: Georgia farmers fear crop losses as drought deepens]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CCTPK6AKE5HCBHJDDSDR7ISHVQ.JPG?auth=543e57dfb62224fb50c008e4e220cf6a7a4daa7281ad4248bdb473a4abf54fcb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2548&amp;height=1433</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lee Nunn checks on an irrigation system for his newly planted cotton field in Morgan County on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Though this field is irrigated, Nunn said he would rather rely on rain than the costly irrigation system. The worsening drought is impacting Georgia’s farmers like Nunn, who has several other fields that aren’t irrigated. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-defense-stands-strong-down-knicks-to-take-2-1-lead-in-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T14:04:25.961Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:04:25.961Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks defense stands strong, downs Knicks to take 2-1 lead in series]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,basketball,nba,atlanta hawks]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ANULMJPNJRC4ZDFHNOKYLEDWM4.JPG?auth=dfbabf03ef85022c737a250c61c16962b5414462e262b54b715a9486bf543afa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5544&amp;height=3696</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks guard CJ McCollum (left) and forward Jalen Johnson celebrate their 109-108 win against the Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/the-iran-war-sent-fuel-prices-soaring-its-giving-ev-sales-a-boost/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T14:00:02.461Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:00:02.461Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Iran war sent fuel prices soaring. It’s giving EV sales a boost.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[car,vehicle]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Y6G4RIVPBBBSTMNXVHW3UFFKFM.jpg?auth=8ff5be2cdbfcc71c436607d611449d26dca585717ae8f608c1236237bbcfcf52&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyundai's EV sales jumped 40% from February to March, and Chief Executive José Muñoz linked at least part of that gain to rising fuel prices. (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/the-hawks-are-done-being-pushed-around-by-the-knicks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T13:40:59.807Z</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>2026-04-24T13:40:59.807Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Hawks are done being pushed around by the Knicks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K6TKAJTXWBH5RNMS3QUZBFXTGU.JPG?auth=5ca3344528ca46df57d17d6a24b11548b77ffd15f4e61ea88fa594b993238c8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5790&amp;height=3860</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) makes the go-ahead basket against New York Knicks guard Miles McBride during the final minute of Game 3 of the first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Hawks won 109-108. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/theres-no-reason-hawks-cant-win-this-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T13:35:59.246Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T13:35:59.246Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[There’s no reason Hawks can’t win this playoff series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5B55ZYWFAZB3VJEINZB5VJJK3M.JPG?auth=4d8f02815da55204f12ecc20b6a14ad1b8de29f5a9becfc721c1d39aa4f50ed9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4231&amp;height=2821</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans react during a break in Game 3 of the Hawks-Knicks first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 109-108 to take a 2-1 series lead. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/rest-of-national-league-east-struggling-behind-braves/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T13:12:47.053Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T13:12:47.053Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rest of National League East struggling behind Braves]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves,national league east]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ERDJOKYFDFGTBCJJFHH3WDNTYQ.jpg?auth=652f91d16e14cee44e9c6c54553a3b25e1353d258905326da2987f56b0ddcee8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6596&amp;height=4397</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber watches his double off Braves pitcher Aaron Bummer on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Philadelphia. The Phillies’ start has been immensely disappointing. (Derik Hamilton/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/emory-university-bans-law-student-after-threatening-messages/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T13:05:37.569Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T13:05:37.569Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Emory University bans law student after threatening messages]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6XX7MHJZX5FW7HFJ7YIZXBCG3I.jpg?auth=eeb5c236834c1487be6805a74d345911580affc839782930c1e42109494261e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Local attorneys stood outside of the law school at Emory University on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in a show of solidarity with students after a classmate was banned from campus for allegedly writing threatening emails and disturbing social media posts. (Jason Armesto/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-football-has-quiet-opening-night-of-2026-nfl-draft/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T12:13:00.93Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:13:00.93Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia football has quiet opening night of 2026 NFL draft]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,football,college,nfl draft,university of georgia,georgia bulldogs,uga,monroe freeling]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DA2UH574P5CWTC3VRNEJM7RCTQ.jpg?auth=7738f4978a611fb9b4e97f120a2860fdabb96e1f777bd4bc913ed581dfd3f2f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5565&amp;height=3882</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (right) comforts linebacker CJ Allen after Ole Miss beat the Bulldogs during the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. Allen is expected to come off the board early in the second round of the NFL draft. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/celebrate-50-years-of-apple-at-this-quirky-roswell-museum/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T12:05:42.604Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:05:42.604Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Roswell’s Mimms Museum of Technology and Art celebrates 50 years of Apple]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KTWSJNK4ZVEPDGMQ5W6LCARLJY.jpg?auth=0e64fe1260e9f35428444f3544638396664b8a6e1ae416edc9de58543de08cdc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5476&amp;height=3651</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A family plays with an interactive iPod screen at the "50 Years of Innovation from Apple" exhibit at the Mimms Museum in Roswell on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
 (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/federal-prosecutors-charge-first-liberty-founder-in-alleged-140m-ponzi-scheme/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:51:53.475Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:51:53.475Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors charge First Liberty founder in alleged $140M Ponzi scheme]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/O7AOUWLK4P73HKZMMD5DZ3FMCU.JPG?auth=f311bb5985bc0e1bcffed1ad316f928973f313a4a1a8ebc635ebcd99fbe2893b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A person walks into the store next to First Liberty Building & Loan in downtown Newnan on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/am-atl-down-and-drought/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:51:14.692Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:51:14.692Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Down and drought]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/atlanta-makes-its-pitch-to-host-the-2028-democratic-national-convention/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:49:27.948Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:49:27.948Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta makes its pitch to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KJQWP3MJX5C4HASSD4OCLRFEFQ.jpg?auth=d0e91b72386f1698f135bc4915ed2faed3dcaea64db472f938496bb27c5ba3b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2025&amp;height=1349</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens (center) and Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Charlie Bailey (left) make their case to Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as to why the city should host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. 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(Natrice Miller/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/in-atlanta-illness-can-lead-to-eviction-health-care-reform-could-prevent-it/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T11:00:03.189Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:00:03.189Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In Atlanta, illness can lead to eviction. Health care reform could prevent it]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZONY3E4ZT4NYFNA6ABBCBLHN64.jpg?auth=1b872592a7d9b50766fd5e7a369fcb199139b48b86816ba226f082a32a8f0adb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=539</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A patient lays on a stretcher as they wait to be treated in the Red Zone of the Grady Emergency Room at Grady Memorial Hospital Thursday morning in Atlanta, Ga., November 8, 2012. (Jason Getz/AJC 2012)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/sly-sneaky-or-annoying-rick-jackson-has-taken-the-lead-in-guv-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T10:31:29.059Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:31:29.059Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sly, sneaky or annoying, Rick Jackson has taken the lead in Guv race]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Governor,Rick Jackson,Burt Jones,2026 Election,Gold Dome]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SP4VCZT4X5B5PEYPQIUJHRE5DU.jpg?auth=ec504ee1ee93744933c8d546add6b1602e4f6860f97467d92616229bf509cb31&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3735&amp;height=2490</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Healthcare business owner Rick Jackson waves to supporters as he comes down in an elevator for his campaign kickoff speech for Georgia governor at Jackson Healthcare, in Alpharetta, Ga., Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. 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(Natrice Miller/AJC 2023)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/dirty-birds-dispatch-pre-draft-legal-developments/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T02:11:11.598Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:11:11.598Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dirty Birds Dispatch: Pre-draft legal developments]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F3HDXBLZUJDTXAXIXKNNVKBBXU.png?auth=5bd23119b73ddd9a886a5139a90fefaa448d425970c5ce7120da76e4768ee030&amp;smart=true&amp;width=500&amp;height=298</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/caleb-downs-5-stories-from-mill-creek-which-raised-a-first-round-nfl-draft-pick/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T01:25:35.474Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:25:35.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 stories from Mill Creek, which raised first-round NFL draft pick Caleb Downs ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CSBG5QI2EHRXFSJU6HXHH2RN4Y.jpg?auth=daed52fd0e925a3add5e164a0bbe082d174ed47a1e92e07b8f0f742db715cdd6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6357&amp;height=4240</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Caleb Downs, who played in high school for Mill Creek, and went to star in college at Alabama and Ohio State. (Steve Schaefer for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/jr-ritchie-dazzles-in-his-mlb-debut-for-the-braves/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T23:45:08.543Z</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>2026-04-23T23:45:08.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[JR Ritchie dazzles in his MLB debut for the Braves]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MOW3KE27OJHMHNF5EKVFEQ2EGQ.jpg?auth=4ec9a7170b7f273cd3d42f87e3b19af2f3735fdc235558eb98e730fc3f6a44b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3028&amp;height=2019</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves starting pitcher JR Ritchie, left center, hugs his fiancée Makena Miller after winning his major league debut baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Washington. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/north-oconees-kendall-wells-now-setting-home-run-records-at-oklahoma/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T22:00:28.458Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T22:00:28.458Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[North Oconee’s Kendall Wells now setting home run records at Oklahoma]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OKTAOWKAIJHOHHKZAHS2EKWDKQ.jpg?auth=a5905e7e7bd06161d0c311271f17de3a112fe559702eca7f6ddcd9cb23f75d7e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sooners catcher Kendall Wells' 34th home run ties No. 1 Oklahoma’s program record for the most home runs in a year, with six games still to play. (Mike Buscher/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/acclaimed-fine-dining-restaurant-lazy-betty-loses-co-executive-chef/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T20:14:04.648Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:14:04.648Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant Lazy Betty loses co-executive chef]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[lazy betty,lazy betty atlanta,best restaurants atlanta,michelin star restaurants atlanta,atlanta michelin star restaurants,aaron phillips,chef aaron phillips,chef ron hsu]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FUFTCZRQJFDO7H7GK4SQKIEOKM.jpg?auth=94f185dc7681b9649d8906a851404970d4a59a4b24fcc17139bc5d0d8db5653a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chef Aaron Phillips (right) has left Lazy Betty, the restaurant he co-founded with chef Ron Hsu (left). (File/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/contests/2026/04/uatl-supporter-giveaway-april-26-official-rules/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T19:10:52.118Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:10:52.118Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UATL SUPPORTER GIVEAWAY APRIL 26 — OFFICIAL RULES]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IMDXLK3CKVD7PFXSP2ZXMYPVHU.jpg?auth=64162647b1c222a05d7c151267fc77328fb83dfe1661262139bbd29107d9d2a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=256&amp;height=135</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/mike-luckovich-wanted-in-my-liquor-cabinet/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:52:47.646Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:52:47.646Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Wanted in my liquor cabinet]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[opinion,mike luckovich,political satire]]></news:keywords></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-james-pearce-jr-could-have-charges-dropped-through-intervention-program/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:27:40.595Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:27:40.595Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. could have charges dropped through intervention program]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZA5F7DMHJNB7JC63QAB4YT32KU.JPG?auth=e8de36ed665f4a006060bdf8304e6c1cb55235f68d21e5f42a0d58d223a4ea3c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. speaks to the media after the first practice of training camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Flowery Branch. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/we-all-came-together-georgias-pass-rush-showed-progress-this-spring/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T18:15:18.063Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:15:18.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘We all came together’: Georgia’s pass rush showed progress this spring]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UPE4VUV6YBB6HE7UCXFSSIJAQQ.jpg?auth=e951593c1274e147c36cfd02d72baee666547cc51286355ccc3fd8522ec0edbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6946&amp;height=4631</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia assistant coach and outside linebackers coach Larry Knight (center) talks with Khamari Brooks (left) and Darren Ikinnagbon (right) at the G-Day spring game on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/former-democratic-state-lawmaker-sentenced-for-pandemic-unemployment-fraud/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T17:56:12.582Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:56:12.582Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Democratic state lawmaker sentenced for pandemic unemployment fraud]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[unemployment fraud,COVID-19,Georgia General Assembly,Karen Benntt]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HP7G4YBNYZF4LEUVJQQW4CCNKM.jpg?auth=8fa40bca3850e7038d531d0804e3efac23307fbe16c590e370789195f3004964&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2909&amp;height=1636</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In an emotional speech before being sentenced, former state Rep. Karen Bennett expressed remorse for her actions. (Courtesy of Karen Bennett)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-lucky-to-have-jorge-mateo-on-deep-versatile-bench-heres-why/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-23T15:17:14.846Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:17:14.846Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves lucky to have Jorge Mateo on deep, versatile bench. Here’s why.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7HUUUJEM3VH4HHLGLRSME22IBA.JPG?auth=74c09d80c2cd4dc3a205f7c6ac9658e44e61f5af0b8a0c57e8b941f6edbae453&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4249&amp;height=2833</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo celebrates with catcher Drake Baldwin after Mateo scored a run against the Guardians in an April 12 game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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