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(Derik Hamilton/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/firefighters-battle-flames-at-metro-atlanta-warehouse-complex/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T14:53:52.719Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T14:53:52.719Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘No toxic hazard’ in smoke from South Fulton warehouse fire, officials say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[fairburn fire,providence greene fire,south fulton fire]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QD5HV3JW4FA7BNMMGXXY3XKFS4.jpg?auth=689dffea2570236b74bc3451805223e6d85d30bd2cb5427762c711b45b33321d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3473&amp;height=2170</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A large fire at a warehouse complex near Union City has been contained. 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(Gerald Herbert/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-tv-sports-listings/B7VI5ADAY24BLMB5XRLTVZ4HYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T13:24:25.211Z</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>2026-09-07T13:24:25.211Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta TV sports listings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4SXDGHNONJEOPF3W74LK2JNXII.JPG?auth=ed21a617554de1131bc7dfab1d9b9cd1e9270fbed90f73fc6b59f94b668ed8c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7961&amp;height=5310</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves fans stand for the national anthem before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Kansas City Royals during an MLB game at Truist Park, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Atlanta. This was the Atlanta Braves season opening game. 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(Abbey Cutrer / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/a-breakdown-of-how-all-ranked-ghsa-football-teams-fared-in-week-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T11:32:07.945Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T11:32:07.945Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A breakdown of how all ranked GHSA football teams fared in Week 3]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6XPT3UV4JFDSRAC7O3NIBB7EHU.jpg?auth=1bba03532f4142f0ab50ac07b3021097eb7481c1f78f1625aa693133e717519a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3137&amp;height=2091</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tucker quarterback Jace German passes against Stephenson during the second half of a high school football game between Tucker and Stephenson at Hallford Stadium, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Clarkston, GA. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/09/before-fall-arrives-these-6-things-in-your-home-need-a-good-cleaning/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T10:00:13.89Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T10:00:13.89Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[6 things to clean in your home right now ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[health and wellness,home cleaning tips,organization and planning]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RVVE7I6GFK24DAUY7Z72IVI2ZA.jpg?auth=96475bbfdabf58566dbc8ab76ba237127fa9ba6883abfc6fec129995ccf17102&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As the seasons change, the garage can be an easy-to-overlook spot for a seasonal cleaning and organizing reset. (Hannah Beier/The New York Times 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/09/opinion-on-labor-day-georgia-workers-should-continue-fighting-for-fair-wages/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T10:00:17.629Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T10:00:17.629Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[On Labor Day, Georgia workers should continue fighting for fair wages]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WXJNB4LX5FBRTERY4AEXNN5WZY.JPG?auth=c355e4a94810b2f66a8fc3f6ab34e81579cd52ab7cb2bfb85de899385cc6e299&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1417&amp;height=1063</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pro-union Delta employees and organizers in Atlanta go on an AFL-CIO bus tour supporting efforts to unionize Delta's flight attendants and ramp and cargo employees. (Emma Hurt/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/what-black-women-taught-me-about-mahjong/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T10:00:05.975Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T10:00:05.975Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Let Me Put U On: To what Black women taught me about mahjong]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SRVVQIHIGFAG3E65DZSXLQYA2E.JPG?auth=972fe2c0b4241ccaacae0e5c5129e8d2dee49a1ce0ea6e11f21716dd65bb7f22&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5481&amp;height=3654</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Judith Abraham laughs ahead of a game of mahjong at the Kinsfolk Mahjong event at Dillard's in Atlantic Station, Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Atlanta. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/09/where-keisha-lance-bottoms-rick-jackson-stand-on-abortion/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T10:00:12.351Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T10:00:12.351Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where they stand: Bottoms, Jackson on abortion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ARRJKNGH3ZE7XOYB232IUQMACI.png?auth=7e11722f3f8da616336ebad7d3716308246831228ed5ea5bc91d56d322849953&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia governor candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms (left) and Rick Jackson. (Photo Illustration: Broly Su/AJC | Source: AJC, Pexels)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/09/readers-write-monday/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T10:00:06.062Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T10:00:06.062Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGVSJ4ANZJET5A3HVZPGR64YQY.jpg?auth=4470c09986d46c39209d75f1657f8e2b101028e4f2b2311051a30b2f61a06bb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4180&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AJC readers write. (Phil Skinner/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/09/ground-pork-carnitas-recipe-september-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T09:00:06.652Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T09:00:06.652Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ground pork gets quick carnitas on the table in 15 minutes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[5:30 challenge,easy weeknight dinner,ground pork dinner,what to make for dinner tonight,15 minute dinner recipe,carnitas recipe,quick carnitas recipe]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AYJURPDTI5FFZMDG67T5P67TI4.jpg?auth=2689eb017d46feff409c4aa51343a43a3950c7fb7296345d1c5ceecd383075ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1463</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quick carnitas. (Aaliyah Man for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/food styling by Kate Williams)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/herstory/2026/09/she-fixed-cars-as-a-side-hustle-now-its-a-nearly-million-dollar-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T09:00:06.54Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T09:00:06.54Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[She turned a side hustle fixing cars into a nearly million-dollar business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/A6AAFWDVMZARRJGJKG5POR6VXM.jpg?auth=75fecff89cab6727018072826d4b1955a4e8633b309847a6884ebb2542c16a44&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5619&amp;height=3746</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Desiree White, owner of Crown’s Corner Mechanics, stands in the engine room where she has five machines working simultaneously on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The shop offers general mechanic services, but specializes in building vintage car engines. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/09/labor-day-georgia-workforce-wages/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T09:00:00.824Z</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>2026-09-07T09:00:00.824Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Georgia is helping workers get ahead and businesses grow in the AI era]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XPLDANHKEPBYQYNF5PKOIEJDC4.JPG?auth=fb8e2358cf8007bc2aea53c13ecd5337cd8814fef21ae6f0adb8ea94d743334e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4704&amp;height=3155</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["I understand what workers need to get ahead and what employers need to grow. Connecting job creators with local talent isn’t abstract policy to me — it is my daily mission," writes Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. (Michael Blackshire/AJC file photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/09/how-far-will-trump-go-to-influence-the-midterms/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T09:00:04.567Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T09:00:04.567Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How far will Trump go to influence the midterms?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CC3UGG4AFRDN7DNNEWRIDPAMMU.png?auth=d225f75d8f713ae5f866044cb945d6aaec3d159b988860e9bcd3be78afa6cb78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Broly Su/AJC | Source: AJC, Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/first-wins-ghsa-coaches/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-07T02:44:31.676Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-07T02:44:31.676Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[13 coaches get 1st wins with new schools; 25 still winless]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RAP5CT3ZRZBYXJ2OFTX65IV56M.JPG?auth=5df2f11715f23a9d3bbf9262f586233cae38de2576a4c0d74940798f7d8abfff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grayson head coach Greg Carswell watches his Rams play against North Gwinnett during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.  (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/marietta-cameron-duke-four-questions/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T23:57:14.027Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T23:57:14.027Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Marietta coach talks McEachern win, compares football in Georgia, Florida]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GF2RVDMKEBCNBHYKBKGHUBVMF4.JPG?auth=77efcfcdfaeaf3b14e89ebbe215f2d220859e9059b66590dd9e9ea69444a6367&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1998</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marietta coach Cameron Duke has his team in the top 10 for the first time since 2019. Marietta beat McEachern 21-19 on Sept. 4, 2026. (Daniel Varnado for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/acunas-homer-rileys-triple-stun-in-atlanta-win-over-phillies/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T22:14:18.314Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T22:14:18.314Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Acuña’s homer, Riley’s triple stun Phillies in 5-4 Braves win]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LB4YR6QVG5H63AYMCKHHJ5XTM4.jpg?auth=afa3064b6238ee4864d817a9257b2c0c2e186c31a1433df2314fec8fe3550513&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3977&amp;height=2651</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. watches his three-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Alex McFarlane during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Philadelphia. (Derik Hamilton/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/09/whats-filming-now-in-georgia-will-trent-new-dennis-quaid-show-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T21:52:10.724Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T21:52:10.724Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What’s filming now in Georgia? ‘Will Trent,’ new Dennis Quaid show]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RRZ2HT7SGBD6BF4HX6J6CHGBFI.jpg?auth=ca1b40070dc58109462ddbf96baf1e78a398f360e39cfb1d4f692d1240b7aaf9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1800&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Among actors in metro Atlanta for productions include Dennis Quaid for AMC's new series "Thunder Road," Ramon Rodriguez in ABC's "Will Trent" and Julia Garner in an upcoming Apple TV series "Guilty Creatures." (Courtesy of ABC/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/marco-huff-commerce-rushing-touchdown-record/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T20:59:08.514Z</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>2026-09-06T20:59:08.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sophomore breaks legend’s rushing TD record, gets UGA offer next day]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XIDJFCCLNRABVEER6BFQUIXGSU.jpg?auth=acb195dc4611980c4e5414c415b976e721cead984cff0c55910f5310d5d5556a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5808&amp;height=3267</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marco Huff broke a Georgia high school legend’s school record with a 99-yard touchdown run Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in his team’s 34-7 victory over Elbert County. (Branden Camp for the AJC 2017)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/atlantas-labor-day-weather-forecast-hot-muggy-and-jam-packed/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T20:58:01.207Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T20:58:01.207Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend heat advisory, storms expected to give way to milder Labor Day]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[metro atlanta,labor day weekend,things to do,weather,dragoncon,sports,high school football,college football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/I37XIH66DZETHMD47V4TDOQNQ4.jpg?auth=766f83dae261bf5a55e5ce469f69917cc284fc5f46271869f89dd5f6ea990ac2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5731&amp;height=3943</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Paulina Lopez, 4, plays in the Big Splash fountain at Town Center Park on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Suwanee. The National Weather Service predicts hot and humid conditions for the long Labor Day weekend. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/top-surprises-of-georgia-high-school-football-week-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T20:13:06.968Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T20:13:06.968Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[End of Camden’s streak against Savannah schools among top surprises of Week 3]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BJJTDWQAC5AK3E7ZCWTKXXMD3E.JPG?auth=86244c7dcf6f2a01a7c7c9b35d98314e978e3350099a09571e9b4901e87b02e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1893&amp;height=1420</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Walton faces off against Camden County in a state semifinal in December. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/09/mike-collins-facing-tough-senate-race-will-speak-at-gop-convention/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T16:50:45.735Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T16:50:45.735Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Collins, facing tough Senate race, will speak at GOP convention]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OYDSHVVRR5A5LENKSDSDXJF634.JPG?auth=63be2bb0d4c2fb6591d0420a579b5f9861b65ad68ecda2008d83c31df7808c55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Mike Collins — pictured speaking with the media after he met with industry leaders at CW Matthews Plant on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Norcross — is the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/here-are-10-players-who-stood-out-in-georgia-football-win-over-tennessee-state/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T16:43:12.655Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T16:43:12.655Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here are 10 players who stood out in Georgia’s big win over Tennessee State]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/URRFXRXTYVCT3HUFIY7TE5KUBA.JPG?auth=6e97bc8151b6519da83de902597391e1a55877514f49d130eb931fd65155fc1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2768&amp;height=1845</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Jeremy Bell (left) celebrates with Tyler Williams after Williams' first-down catch during the second half against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Sanford Stadium, in Athens. Georgia won 63-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/opinion-metro-atlanta-motorists-must-drive-with-grace-this-holiday-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T16:11:41.791Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T16:11:41.791Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Give grace during busy Labor Day weekend traffic, even to selfish drivers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[gridlock guy,doug turnbull,metro atlanta,traffic,transportation,labor day weekend,road safety]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SMYUFRULRBESZD2C6MFEANUXBM.jpg?auth=e5c83e2c4a671a28907f8ab58cb65dcf795d92a59ed1c0c1669058a397cd16bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Traffic forms along the Downtown Connector on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Atlanta. The leeway we afford others on the road by putting ourselves second is world changing and lifesaving, Doug Turnbull writes. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/09/remote-study-program-exposes-undocumented-georgia-students-to-a-new-world/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T16:10:44.046Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T16:10:44.046Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Remote study program exposes undocumented Georgia students to a new world]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/H6VC73V72NAKPPFC24UQTJPRX4.jpg?auth=5c7eccf38ded64a16b9cf81ac1a706ab540b10a606bc6a9fcfadafab74f39225&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sachiyo Nakato Takahara, owner of Nakato Japanese Restaurant, happily explains to students what the “Sukiyaki” dish is made of as Freedom University executive director Laura Emiko Soltis looks on during a celebratory dinner at Nakato restaurant in Atlanta on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, marking the conclusion of the virtual study abroad Japan program. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/ajc-varsity-high-school-football-rankings-after-week-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T15:11:51.151Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T15:11:51.151Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AJC Varsity rankings: Upset wins put 3 teams in top 10 for first time in years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BLQA5IJOXBFFFCFI3UXUE4TAMM.jpg?auth=f3e117d673de7b0d0d64dec563220b444dd086d4d5e222586b766cbc7888cc21&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5199&amp;height=3466</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tucker players leave the field after warmups before the game against Stephenson on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Hallford Stadium in Clarkston. Tucker beat Class 4A No. 4 Stephenson 21-14. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/opinion-georgias-unstoppable-offense-vs-tsu-is-good-sign-for-later/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T15:11:12.102Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T15:11:12.102Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s unstoppable offense vs. TSU is good sign for later]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4E6FPH6AMBDMDOUYMXSPAQEQLM.jpg?auth=3bc6db94f29b43cd7224a1abccf55e7b7f62c20123c6b6cbe7975861551eaee3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3155&amp;height=2103</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor hurdles Tennessee State defensive back Mikeece Jones before scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Colin Hubbard/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/09/best-squash-dishes-september-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T15:00:12.539Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T15:00:12.539Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[10 restaurant dishes around Atlanta that make the most of peak-season squash]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Squash,seasonal,deer and the dove,bread & butterfly,lazy betty,sargent restaurant,amalfi cucina,last dance restaurant,indaco,BoccaLupo,Little Bear restaurant,Miller Union]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LQIM74GSVNHYLJNPLB53WBM7MI.jpg?auth=a01dc6e8b6a6ae2d893195f1f4207e3009e2d44bae75287b0d75e3a002418b9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2880&amp;height=1920</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Decatur's the Deer and the Dove celebrates seasonal shifts with a harvest plate that features the bounty of local gardens. This month, squash is the star. (Courtesy of Morgan Campisi of Campisi Collective)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/hall-gwinnett-law-enforcement-agencies-pledge-tougher-rules-for-using-flock-cameras/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T14:58:18.187Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T14:58:18.187Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 metro Atlanta agencies promise new Flock rules amid misuse findings]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[flock safety officer misuse]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UNQTFT4TGJCQLN736GT6YG7CZQ.png?auth=02a5e71f86920aca530200170fe5b9d9a296e3bdcb597d0cf8bebf996eb34e69&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gwinnett County police and the Hall County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests and resignations of several law enforcement officers after the agencies said they uncovered misuse of Flock Safety systems. (Photo Illustration: Broly Su / AJC | Source: Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/at-41-nick-folks-late-career-resurgence-gives-falcons-an-answer-to-kicking-woes/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T13:41:23.881Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T13:41:23.881Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nick Folk’s late-career resurgence gives Falcons an answer to kicking woes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MSO3AVUKV5CJVHOX436NAEIPEQ.jpg?auth=868a7f36a88d160adfef0785ffd1ab75764c43467f8ed6b376a2044231d206c2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At age 41, Falcons kicker Nick Folk — pictured speaking with reporters before the team's first training camp in July — comes to Atlanta having made 78 of 81 field goals and 75 of 77 point-after attempts over the last three seasons. (Charles Odum/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/first-inning-failures-prove-fatal-as-braves-lose-to-phillies/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T13:38:31.683Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T13:38:31.683Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[First-inning failures prove fatal as Braves lose to Phillies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FTOMFQXGNVFADNYEKVFT7DCYSE.jpg?auth=8483238393e6f5a80f65b72d7d926f3226467f3fd787f624271a16275ce08815&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6355&amp;height=4239</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hits a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/kirby-smart-raves-about-georgia-fan-support-amid-heat-we-dont-have-that-problem/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T13:33:39.267Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T13:33:39.267Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kirby Smart raves about Georgia fan support amid heat: ‘We don’t have that problem’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MZARC7OYN5F7NGEJE57CM3P4PI.JPG?auth=691209eebfdf62324cf94fd6ac076feed84750187756630126200fd09ee888e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8057&amp;height=5374</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart prepares to run onto the field with Georgia players before their game against Tennessee State in their season opener at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/auburn-inches-past-baylor-17-16-in-alex-goleshs-debut-with-tigers/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T13:10:10.541Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T13:10:10.541Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auburn inches past Baylor, 17-16, in Alex Golesh’s debut with Tigers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MIB56RD2SNFHJOVMLXI3PEID3Y.jpg?auth=8c230edc04521bb5c800e9321fdc90153a0e2b900c9acd9ffa3fdd6884978ffc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5518&amp;height=3679</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown rolls out to pass during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Baylor Bears and the Auburn Tigers on September 5, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. 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(Natrice Miller for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/09/georgia-readers-opinions-ossoff-trump/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T10:00:01.655Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T10:00:01.655Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGVSJ4ANZJET5A3HVZPGR64YQY.jpg?auth=4470c09986d46c39209d75f1657f8e2b101028e4f2b2311051a30b2f61a06bb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4180&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Phil Skinner/AJC 2013)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/09/new-book-tell-the-kids-i-love-them-explores-cost-of-war-suicide/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-06T09:00:05.567Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-06T09:00:05.567Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A father’s suicide, two wars and a son’s reckoning]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6AMERWWCVRBOPE74TMGWYPJ3SU.jpeg?auth=4dad12e7f46d8e7612fc93f30798c5ace2dae351bbceefbacd2710af0f56a6d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=604&amp;height=450</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Journalist Jeremy Redmon embedded with U.S. troops three times to cover the Iraq War. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LYQUZNE5A5EQRGTXMRW62CDBKU.jpg?auth=1a522f56ba34db8ce02bbcd7b24e0c1c0f4ff3ed129a34beb8ff6477ec729f1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans cheer before Georgia hosts Tennessee State in their season opener at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N25BY2BDHVBBPPESS5LDMVNQC4.jpg?auth=5e89be88db70c367b65aa0b63b2caf3867bcb4b2581d6f8e67e97c17f604cacb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of  UGA Paint Line cool down with handheld battery-operated fans before Georgia hosts Tennessee State in their season opener at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/O2CHYGGOXFHC3HCXUMJVVF5L3M.jpg?auth=c24d29f57cf3463c990c263b7d12c5a6e80070dbdd05695ecaedaa2332d4c5f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5748&amp;height=3973</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the UGA Paint Line cool down with handheld battery-operated fans before Georgia hosts Tennessee State in its season opener at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/L2ISDFGIMVFKBJLXVV3TLQC24Q.JPG?auth=03f4f7df1efad098a755e83837c664721bb8a619b7be916d14059d54d53ea373&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2789&amp;height=1859</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia tight end Jaden Reddell (right) celebrates his 14-yard touchdown reception with Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens during the second quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6R5IGLSP6RGSJFFEXAQ6GNHHHI.JPG?auth=4e6c7f6e3fd82584d3571dbd83db86cb19e3a8767b7153d2ca4bf9c77c3a6682&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5836&amp;height=3891</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (center) reacts after scoring a 11-yard touchdown during the second quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WGTYXWSBFNBYLHX2DIB2YOLHLE.JPG?auth=82ae784529d28598b80bb1d0731b4caaee5c82c7c4a72a84e115317182f8ebf1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4249&amp;height=2833</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass during the second quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SF2KBZTZKVEGTJ5AL3FHCJPINM.JPG?auth=c65ebe270743e1c4ddb235dec181c6ab3d5f51c58fde15cb448758cc5beb9c9a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5090&amp;height=3393</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass during the first quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LBNPNLKSUFCFRFPY4DI5ZK4UFQ.JPG?auth=93c2399d1ddc163c82357ba13e35511a88c7e6e90ca2483d1deef04e5e32b06c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3694&amp;height=2463</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton runs after a catch against Tennessee State defensive back Mikeece Jones during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4IKHAC47LNAQNLRFMZCR5QEXXI.JPG?auth=b4d631de3d7aded53f7de874298c029a4619e4cb8c24f176559204f304f474b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4791&amp;height=3194</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass during the second quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UHDJBX72HRBM7D4FBPR5YSBWIA.JPG?auth=77ce4becfa810d051b1133b70ae79a3b4234ee795f3ac119b571838e67b8ef76&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6291&amp;height=4196</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia players react after a touchdown during the first quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SXCP44KIVFFV7DC2LDTYKFRWY4.JPG?auth=62945b9c06adc08c0f33bc624fbfab4f89e757b5db704f19fcedaef35717a812&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4890&amp;height=3260</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton prepares for a play during the first quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4HZX5WBVZVEZ5O6KY7A7U6RL3A.JPG?auth=dc8ac799d95e7d8a9e696e9b3bfa3247000cb7e01a33ea6ee5fac03897320f25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4266&amp;height=2844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor runs for 31 yards during the first quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KFKA4UEI75EYBEX7ESOXTCFDVA.JPG?auth=0b2c83568a2e0463852d90d62cc4a8e2ad38bdc097f1031edeebe0006ddc79a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4984&amp;height=3323</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Isiah Canion runs after a catch against Tennessee State linebacker Devyn Curtis during the first quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7FXPXFYARRETJNNPGNZQQOEBVI.JPG?auth=6e92a0e532d7544ce08c71ac548a77035ed2e587afce53d81aa7adb15748b97e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5458&amp;height=3639</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Nate Frazier (bottom center) reacts after scoring a 14-yard touchdown during the first quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WOC4W7TAMFBG7GZRZX57OYFLNA.JPG?auth=c70d77f0e0fbb5b788a6d62f100cb53153887d88f54265eb0066fcb9e3f90234&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5782&amp;height=3855</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts after a Georgia touchdown during the first quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DQINENR6IBF6NLKIPYEEPQDN7I.JPG?auth=d95d0967b4c54a1b8026a51abfdcf6830aa80144e92b569dfc91d7bced386588&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4671&amp;height=3114</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Nate Frazier reacts after scoring a 14-yard touchdown during the first quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HYPYECJCQ5HVPC4C3UYNBIH65U.JPG?auth=f1f3e50000620e4ee22b966ce28a2da424e459838e02559495562aeea5b2c63c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4926&amp;height=3284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Nate Frazier runs for a 14-yard touchdown during the first quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Z7TE52XUV5HDBOZ2AQ4MARIEPM.JPG?auth=34ae7002d69bec02092bf33aececdf20943e5d57ebcf46e7e5b07a94fa6aec10&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5329&amp;height=3553</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Nate Frazier runs for a 48-yard touchdown during the first quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5DXSKWMHOFDTHDQZJISWTQQT3Q.JPG?auth=abac04e5964e69bf5e65fbc2b90fee26ae80c8b0998496d20aa8c146c6fb2bcd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4510&amp;height=3007</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Nate Frazier gets by Tennessee State safety Joshua Reese for a 48-yard touchdown run during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MZARC7OYN5F7NGEJE57CM3P4PI.JPG?auth=691209eebfdf62324cf94fd6ac076feed84750187756630126200fd09ee888e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8057&amp;height=5374</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart prepares to run onto the field with the Georgia players before their game against Tennessee State in their season opener at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GY7MNEHSNVBBHAHPRNACPOD5VA.JPG?auth=9ea4f5a91e1a50f64dd835ad3710061fca9b3f6985cf92ddcd1d880985a810ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3557&amp;height=2371</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia offensive lineman Cortez Smith (50) during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BDRJH6EKIRGWFHJ2F3KAVARXAM.JPG?auth=13aa21f7d5dcb495c43f70239c482cb2f491ee500045e547fcab1e585ebb82aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5485&amp;height=3657</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman PJ Dean (33) celebrates a sack during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/URRFXRXTYVCT3HUFIY7TE5KUBA.JPG?auth=6e97bc8151b6519da83de902597391e1a55877514f49d130eb931fd65155fc1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2768&amp;height=1845</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Tyler J. Williams (13) celebrates a first down catch with Georgia wide receiver Jeremy Bell (11) during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/67RI4KA6UJBUPJXHHELKAVFRZY.JPG?auth=3af61669de3576e02733434dd3959ae941939459e6b93b24f9b1e979440b8469&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3649&amp;height=2433</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (5) runs for yards against Tennessee State defenders during the second half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LWJ7DSVFKVABXI7JC2OKURYCQY.JPG?auth=c416a79d927df5b89378bbf059cfeddae3dc8e6fd4262cc813adfd0354b82775&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5726&amp;height=3817</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Young Georgia fans cheer on the team during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JA7SOAXLTNDRXJ5J7YDOXVO3MY.JPG?auth=948fc06902d0431ae1c618109081995aa99b0723afa3862d3a848bdb71f65624&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3860&amp;height=2573</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans try and keep cool with fans during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EZ522BKCJZCFBPYY2DTNCZRPTQ.JPG?auth=e3053d44ee64855005f6c98e8a1ab371600037969febe73edbef9b10213a3293&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3457&amp;height=2305</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia safety Tyriq Green (23) returns a punt as he is tackled by Tennessee State defensive end Richard Garrett (30) during the second half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QVJN4LAENBAQTERWSSL4DNDV34.JPG?auth=22bdff11c510f590285328837fc765b470cbf9107515f7cc7edba9d5424da4f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4542&amp;height=3028</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman Josh Horton (81) celebrates a tackle during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AP2BGYSUMJHK7PWCYW3FNRHQEY.JPG?auth=3e3d9521633980e189f21a817b315a0ec8898645ae8ab616461a40831931bc35&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4063&amp;height=2709</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (4) tackles Tennessee State wide receiver Jayden Guy (0) after a catch by Guy during the second half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JUZQWPDTGFESBCLEF6N74RT2AY.JPG?auth=94d153e8d886aeadc70dd75e0f599cb504b9bcdd3474e1322f390482269c3c39&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4494&amp;height=2996</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (20) runs for yards against Tennessee State linebacker Epoki Fakaosi (33) during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MY5MNZ6ZZJA5BDWQSGUQDTRQ7E.JPG?auth=7e3c9572e831831e49363364fac4b0f1de187ea53e74614f4c7d6afb7f918ab7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5544&amp;height=3696</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton (0) celebrates his returned punt with Georgia safety Tyriq Green (23) during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7EA2PV5AJVATFCNXCJ2NDROIRA.JPG?auth=3a79d20ec420d6cc0f0f1a499f7c5e38e734b0be442fd998047a4665d6ec4eb7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5050&amp;height=3367</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton (0) returns a punt during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5YYA6PVXEJE33KYCNRDWZQWEHY.JPG?auth=784b39dc150b93a2f17222fef471530ca1a80900f516ff562b9980a00955e766&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5795&amp;height=3863</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall (44) celebrates a tackle during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PLBYAVJW4ZE2VND6KF7CWRAHRM.JPG?auth=316ac70c07518ac0d67ba21dce304381b3ef809c38c630960577726c1e7c1249&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4014&amp;height=2676</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Hall (44) tackles Tennessee State running back Brenton Paul (15) during the second half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZAYOOK76HFH6ZOZMJSPCBV7QUY.JPG?auth=c9d4f17d3959306d23b697207da0ecacfd1268bd2fe2fb15487e6a1632c0420e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3333&amp;height=2222</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Landon Roldan (8) fights for extra yards after a catch against Tennessee State defender during the first half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5UAF2LQADVBZTGOBWNRLBVDI6M.JPG?auth=714bc1cadbce3e427c427c7ec0de31e91d88bf80e33f80de1d21f0748ed8a06b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5773&amp;height=3849</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia tight end Ethan Barbour (9) celebrates a first down catch during the first half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/46UYYDY2GFCW3HOTZD7VIJCZGI.JPG?auth=53df4f2868588765cad01bca4480c3356b12dcdbc3c26e69fd47c861f9f535c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5565&amp;height=3710</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (5) makes a move against Tennessee State defensive back Byron Davis (9) during the first half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GKGF75S4E5HXXAS4236JPZT75Q.JPG?auth=5f2ac3434cebafb7e6844614516c26b464503aa8344d99bdf002627bea92b0cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5795&amp;height=3863</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Craig Dandridge Jr. (81) runs after a catch against Tennessee State defensive back Kaiki Baker (1) during the first half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2K7EF6DH3JCU3JZV6PWG7PWWX4.JPG?auth=d4d89b9f2e68793b7e3ac0c05c6299ccb1e365fb9b86ab631ce0fe78bf957236&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5766&amp;height=3844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (1) runs for a first down during the first half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SYIMLSBEE5BVBEUIJYDC5UNC3E.JPG?auth=363e856a360be5685b93ad2617ad70c3089fb42d779b61187b6c25c5e0664e42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman PJ Dean (33) celebrates a sack during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MIXOQ536SBE3XAXGZIKJZUCMNY.JPG?auth=4f798a14177219940e92f9a6f66a6ffe55b7c556bd59fbdb53ae344edd324f60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5266&amp;height=3511</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia safety Khalil Barnes (7) covers Tennessee State wide receiver Dylan Rodd (4) during the first half at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B5ZCUFRPXNF7FAGS5JT5GFQ62U.JPG?auth=3177baf15499bcf75dcf83753cbc5305187926f82ee084c5eff5fdc16cc29c6c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5360&amp;height=3573</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. (0) celebrates a play during the first half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. 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Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QOI4AD7KIVFSFFTF5ZYVUXB2BA.JPG?auth=3976ec302d4abee45fd34dd03e7767c899ab21e8f587f0e6b5e724afd0a9c829&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4518&amp;height=3012</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) walks off of the field after their game against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CHFIQ5THPJE25AWDJBXEGHE5C4.JPG?auth=1e440aa6804382d61d53def7ab4607de62edf5bc41a92411620b6952a4793005&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6427&amp;height=4287</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart greets his mother Sharon Smart next to Kirby’s wife Mary Beth after their game against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. 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Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JVFAWVVXVZAQ7J4KUILGB75IYU.JPG?auth=52d418fc196efeb047f4916a75516fbbcb93599034543e542de2b8df7915b3d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5346&amp;height=3564</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Jae Lamar (27) celebrates his 11 yard rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7UTPZ26H7ZDLDEQX2AGNVY5UVE.JPG?auth=b76a26bac67fcc186234047b0c2b7e97c34be2082d2adcaf640e894e1021c718&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4006&amp;height=2671</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Hezekiah Millender (19) drops back to pass during the fourth quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NRJ3MTJUVNB4JANWC3TK2DJ7WE.JPG?auth=27ac2b515023be8df44fe437e0573e467a0e73509cb56752353975eb226c0d4a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5494&amp;height=3663</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Jeremy Bell (11) celebrates his 54 yard touchdown catch during the fourth quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2CIVXKXUUNFEPJQ6U5Q74N6EUM.JPG?auth=e13e4bbaf7a8c558859f3d97b84ed8d853ab7cd5ccfdb0b95044c9bb3b9c1085&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Jeremy Bell (11) makes a 54 yard touchdown catch during the fourth quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KAUB6H7RHRF3FOYVFS7HJBOKXU.JPG?auth=2f099c05b1a30fac13c1d464958c37a75fd4c675f575aa0a6e2fe1496585cbcf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Jeremy Bell (11) makes a 54 yard touchdown catch during the fourth quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4ZCVSIVIJVBTNDW4M4CTZMTDAM.JPG?auth=477ac61cb12daf592b852d25a778167bb9e4ea5f123d6e1d63497b7b2b6e4704&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5567&amp;height=3711</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia tight end Kaiden Prothro (80) celebrates his 16 yard touchdown reception with Georgia offensive lineman Daniel Calhoun (70) during the third quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/S6BPLJWFNJBWBFRRK2BJORDZ3I.JPG?auth=02c79611372db102bfbdeb2ce91307cf94b716e445439a915a53779256bc4b9a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4955&amp;height=3303</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Ryan Montgomery (15) throws a 54 yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IBMDHRHYIZEEHE2PMREZ4EOR64.JPG?auth=264250235be0b172d37063eb86b778705eeb0a76a438899ecf2bf57e754afdac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4505&amp;height=3003</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia tight end Kaiden Prothro (80) celebrates his 16 yard touchdown reception with Georgia running back Jae Lamar (27) during the third quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XB6ZCIGI25ERXEABPCV75BD5R4.JPG?auth=eee06bc1196b554f14b35d9a1592aae1d0d314f5a7587faf22f7c7da7151aacf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4550&amp;height=3033</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia tight end Kaiden Prothro (80) celebrates his 16 yard touchdown reception with Georgia wide receiver Will Taylor (47) during the third quarter against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. 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Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CCHGJ6K4JNF4JHKBJ5PK7CTJ34.JPG?auth=2d17b3bed71a34e0c6e216719b98ab17eb5e0e0635ce31b33e409fffeb081d09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5163&amp;height=3442</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Ryan Puglisi (12) attempts a pass during the second half against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 63-3. Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/09/column-dunwoody-14-year-old-with-rare-cancer-gets-heartwarming-surprise/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-05T17:20:31.664Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-05T17:20:31.664Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[She created YES DAY for children in crisis. Then her godson needed it.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[greg bluestein,georgia,charity,medical,yes day]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RKSCM5VLB5FVDF7NG2AD3UQ2MY.jpg?auth=98f9c257ee7320de21394dd2ca83217dfce546e82d3068f4b1cbcc7f0fa08989&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=533</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jodi Sonenshine is the founder of YES DAY, a charity that helps kids facing medical challenges. She never expected one of the first children the group helped would be her 14-year-old godson, Jonah Blick. (Courtesy of Steven Dewberry) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>