<?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/2026/07/america-at-250-celebrating-2-12-centuries-of-disagreeing-about-our-democracy/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T10:30:00.971Z</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>2026-07-03T10:30:00.971Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America at 250: Celebrating 2-1/2 centuries of disagreeing about our democracy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FVNNMMS6FFCYJCJ76GAXMTUTHA.jpg?auth=69966eccbc9edb7ccd1220f97ce8b98fa2593b73105144259cdc8b08ff33c8d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2161&amp;height=1441</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ships participate in Operation Sail between the Statue of Liberty and the World Trade Center to celebrate the U.S. bicentennial in New York on July 4, 1976. 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(AJC FILE)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/america-at-250-atlanta-created-the-model-for-civil-rights-and-prosperity/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T10:00:05.552Z</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>2026-07-03T10:00:05.552Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America at 250: Atlanta created the model for civil rights and prosperity]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HVTAJROES3GSKZBZSBKHPMJBUU.jpg?auth=d27de689a5f3b370382f11b648402a648755e43791bbedaa401385a3da856174&amp;smart=true&amp;width=10916&amp;height=7315</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Mayor Andrew Young rides down Marietta Street in the Atlanta Olympic Day parade on Sept. 24, 1990. 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(Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/07/how-to-smoke-the-best-bbq-ribs-chef-david-roses-foolproof-2-2-1-method/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T09:00:07.268Z</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>2026-07-03T09:00:07.268Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How to smoke the best BBQ ribs: Chef David Rose’s foolproof 2-2-1 method]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[best BBQ ribs,smoked BBQ ribs,how to smoke ribs,baby back ribs,St. Louis ribs,BBQ ribs recipe,smoked ribs recipe,2-2-1 ribs method,barbecue ribs,how to cook ribs on a smoker,low and slow BBQ,homemade BBQ ribs,perfect smoked ribs,backyard barbecue,barbecue tips,rib smoking temperature,BBQ bark,how long to smoke ribs,mustard binder for ribs,BBQ rub for ribs,baby back ribs recipe,St. Louis-style ribs recipe,competition-style ribs,smoked pork ribs,BBQ sauce for ribs,pitmaster tips,barbecue techniques,smoking meat,grilling ribs,july 4th,America 250]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BRRNG7IQZJAH7M5HJV7RYIE4BE.jpg?auth=7aaa2229c8d717b71bac08b3e5f3b27de8c78d63a50720f8b67409a71763d6c2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1125&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chef David Rose adds a thin layer of BBQ sauce to smoked ribs during the final stage of cooking, creating a glossy, caramelized finish with a perfect sticky glaze. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/mike-luckovich-non-family-members-excluded/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T00:16:24.255Z</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>2026-07-03T00:16:24.255Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Non-family members excluded]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/07/what-america-looks-like-at-250/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T23:33:11Z</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>2026-07-02T23:33:11Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What America looks like at 250]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[lifestyle,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F07-02-2026%2Ft_74d98683f1e043c29f884441fa7f5399_name_20260622_Arvin_PhotoEssay_v5_00_00_05_19_Still001.jpg?auth=04228bde1ef7e7c9747069aea3db9716f6bea2b8f6e6cc848a5db71b6898cba5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/colton-nussmeier-the-future-bulldogs-dad-is-an-nfl-offensive-coordinator/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T23:27:55.098Z</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>2026-07-02T23:27:55.098Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Colton Nussmeier: The future Bulldog’s dad is an NFL offensive coordinator]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting,Colton Nussmeier,Doug Nussmeier,Garrett Nussmeier]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6KL54UFWL5GGXLNKG2TC7S5LUY.jpg?auth=2e243ed40f7af5ad96a1e14d86b58320a912f80835eeb0d1323b13c4535a2264&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1320&amp;height=1042</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Four-star QB Colton Nussmeier committed to play for Kirby Smart on June 5, 2026. “I’ve known Kirby for a while. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/best-stadium-on-the-planet-world-cup-experience-in-atlanta-wows-england-fans/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T22:57:40.961Z</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>2026-07-02T22:57:40.961Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Best stadium on the planet’: World Cup experience in Atlanta wows England fans]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WXXMYKQKHZHKNITYNC5GZ4GFN4.jpg?auth=7297ed6c663d4e26e57f77009a8227785f46c61d7f8fc54d19f5e02fb0e5520b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5688&amp;height=3792</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans stand and cheer for England after the team defeated Congo 2-1 during a World Cup match in the round of 32 at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta.  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Network)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/2-dead-including-juvenile-after-shots-fired-into-dekalb-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T20:35:01.187Z</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>2026-07-02T20:35:01.187Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 victims identified, including 13-year-old, after shots fired into DeKalb home]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[dekalb county homicide,dekalb county fatal shooting,child killed in dekalb shooting,teen killed in metro atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3MWXZPKBF5BXZAX7QVLB4JABDU.jpeg?auth=8f0d6d55a04476a3d4cffc0402fe5ac1a3924c55497cc49a7c5130c71eadfe05&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Multiple evidence markers are on a street near the DeKalb County shooting site, which remained blocked for several hours after early Thursday morning gunfire. 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(Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/peachtree/2026/07/check-out-peachtree-road-race-results/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T18:18:06.29Z</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>2026-07-02T18:18:06.29Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Check out Peachtree Road Race results]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ME44BPUODVEIZOLSW4M6HCCQ6Y.jpeg?auth=4d6a4edf3de1bd056fdbbd46406b104e6097a91608325bd6e5c1f6b8f57b6219&amp;smart=true&amp;width=814&amp;height=458</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[2026 results for the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/the-2026-georgia-author-of-the-year-awards-feature-horror-literary-fiction/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T18:10:37.3Z</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>2026-07-02T18:10:37.3Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The 2026 Georgia Author of the Year Awards feature horror, literary fiction]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/G4OKUMJZBVGC3NUM7OZROBARPI.png?auth=c1598632a5c4a02d518024193d56f4682cf646d9f490788cae3c9fcdfac68279&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2190&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["The October Film Haunt," "All Things in Common," "Will There Ever Be Another You," and "Momma May Be Mad." (Handouts)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/07/rivian-delivers-more-evs-as-it-launches-r2-model-but-chip-shortage-looms/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T17:17:27.256Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-02T17:17:27.256Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rivian delivers more EVs as it launches R2 model, but chip shortage looms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/357FWZ2MHNHZNEQB4BVTBENNYI.jpg?auth=8af4f8605ca0b14fc6e71c5392c46a94698181b7202b286e416253fc8c556880&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rivian in June began public customer deliveries of its new R2 midsize SUV, a model the company plans to build in Georgia at its future plant in southern Morgan and Walton counties. (Courtesy of Rivian)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/peachtree/2026/07/peachtree-road-race-2026-marta-ride-hailing-on-july-fourth/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T17:11:28.873Z</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>2026-07-02T17:11:28.873Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Peachtree Road Race 2026: MARTA, ride-hailing on July Fourth]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4R3STZJYYVH47DFSFBO34L6HEQ.jpg?auth=5634a63aaed961f3062aacc966543bcd909a428c410ca8b9ba5ff1812bec03a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Runners take MARTA early to the 2024 AJC Peachtree Road Race. 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It made him a finisher of a marathon in all 50 states and was also the first of his goal to run 26 marathons in 26 countries in 26 weeks. (Courtesy of Tyler Cleveland)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/john-gil-might-become-the-braves-eventual-answer-at-shortstop/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T16:44:05.922Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:44:05.922Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[John Gil might become the Braves’ eventual answer at shortstop]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5OQSNEQKZ5FGPIFUO4EYATIQH4.jpg?auth=a9e5a399068f7b1023d14e7da5ea573945ad63b124887282295470e192736349&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4965&amp;height=3724</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves prospect John Gil has stolen 148 bases across three minor league seasons. (Ryland Scott/Rome Emperors)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/07/clarks-steakhouse-carves-its-own-place-in-beef-obsessed-buckhead/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T16:10:59.747Z</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>2026-07-02T16:10:59.747Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Clark’s Steakhouse carves its own place in beef-obsessed Buckhead]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[restaurant review,atlanta restaurant reviews,clark's steakhouse,clark's steakhouse review,clark's steakhouse atlanta,best steakhouses atlanta,best new restaurants atlanta,honest restaurant reviews,best steak atlanta,clark's steakhouse reddit,atlanta restaurant reviews reddit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AFT64WFM2BHY5HXSHZNXVQYEHI.jpg?auth=93efba5674bb268cb1d80cb79535450ed6977d4a07f66d9c21ef859f3f042d22&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The larger steaks, like this 34-ounce dry-aged tomahawk, at Clark's Steakhouse are beautifully sliced before serving. (Angie Webb/Courtesy of Clark's Steakhouse)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/co-founder-of-aurora-theatre-in-lawrenceville-to-retire-after-30-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T16:03:39.056Z</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>2026-07-02T16:03:39.056Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Co-founder of Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville to retire after 30 years ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[entertainment,arts,theater,aurora theatre,lawrenceville,ann-carol pence]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2YCT6PNSZJDMTCK46WZD6S6PME.png?auth=3e031301e80b1c5da334525c2622c8960e1a1a5930a14aa42374d853cd114f7b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1070&amp;height=765</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ann-Carol Pence, co-founder of Aurora Theatre, has announced she will retire in early 2027. (Courtesy of Casey Gardner Ford 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/07/ossoff-challenges-collins-to-three-debates-in-senate-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T15:39:33.464Z</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>2026-07-02T15:39:33.464Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ossoff challenges Collins to three debates in Senate race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XSH6BDWDP5BATGEX5B55LIQ7LM.jpg?auth=0c6f740cb63ed37fa7abe7904eba0666dea60371f53537a5fa4782523a803657&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1066&amp;height=600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[While campaigning for his first term in 2020, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff proved to be formidable in head-to-head matchups. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/peachtree/2026/07/what-goes-into-putting-on-the-peachtree-road-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T14:08:43.375Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:08:43.375Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What goes into putting on the Peachtree Road Race?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PIH6H7JVFBEMRBSPOJ2U35QQJY.JPG?auth=ca4777cad7df343d09533615e5b5325c1bd99ff50a84a6f7813a16d61ed850ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3561&amp;height=2003</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Runners cheer as they make it up "Cardiac Hill" during the 56th running of the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on Friday, July 4, 2025. 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(Ryland Scott/Rome Emperors)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/dont-worry-about-hawks-not-making-major-moves-like-heat-raps-sixers/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T13:33:50.898Z</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>2026-07-02T13:33:50.898Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Don’t worry about Hawks not making major moves like Heat, Raptors, Sixers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,basketball,nba,atlanta hawks,opinion,michael cunningham]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SF5GV3U3CVFX3ABOCV5TWNOFSY.jpg?auth=45bc11bd9274f31d49d42167c3e8d12661d426bc44784314c08f9f419ec7f4b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6001&amp;height=4001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo walks off the court after a game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. 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Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/03/live-updates-the-latest-news-from-braves-spring-training/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T13:29:23.513Z</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>2026-07-02T13:29:23.513Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves call up shortstop Jim Jarvis]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/62ZEGAP5ZJGNPMA5P3UQQTDSWI.JPG?auth=f528003938f504b1aa74b4506cbcbb53cf36e3cf33d61199d1a84057e631f4cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5486&amp;height=3657</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Atlanta Braves and glove are shown in their dugout during their game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Courtesy of Centennial Yards / Cooper Carry)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/07/a-gullah-chef-achieves-major-james-beard-recognition-and-more-coastal-food-news/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T12:54:48.016Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:54:48.016Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Gullah chef achieves major James Beard recognition and more coastal food news]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Q6K5NGVYAUDZT5IF6URDUIFCEU.jpg?auth=4d45fd5aff35fa2a66b41e62aa300e1a0484482a0fb828383aa866eddbc73e0a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[With practiced hands, chef and author Sallie Ann Robinson swiftly picks the sweet, tender crab meat from the legs and shells, showcasing her expertise and the efficiency honed by generations of island cooking in a photo from 2024. (Adriana Iris Boatwright for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/braves-throw-eight-no-hit-innings-snap-three-game-slide/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T12:54:32.841Z</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>2026-07-02T12:54:32.841Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves throw eight no-hit innings, snap three-game slide]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/44CU2UTGBJEN5PLSID4EGMIT5E.jpg?auth=2661633b0814be3871909df593327b92e7c0221c5749a39b275ebcac88314fd6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Braves’ Reynaldo López pitched five sparkling innings against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik Rank/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/07/delta-could-acquire-rights-to-spirit-airlines-old-hartsfield-jackson-gates/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T12:53:39.239Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:53:39.239Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Delta could acquire rights to Spirit Airlines’ old Hartsfield-Jackson gates]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GUVRFUUSYERMRCLHNZ5YOKTQ74.JPG?auth=4e13ab24da92c2139fbbb76db246d36aa7aa00e03d3840a6bda07429979cc079&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2201</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Traveler walk through Concourse C at Hartsfield-Jackson airport in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/world-cup-atlantas-opening-match-traffic-tickets-fan-fest-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T12:18:24.029Z</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>2026-07-02T12:18:24.029Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup Atlanta: Matches, traffic, weather, tickets, Fan Fest and more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LKDDJFMP75C45JYWDTVPG63SD4.jpg?auth=949908d298773e47547a3cb30d8006131d3e823f562027591694d1bc8a7f4580&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans leave Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) after the England versus Congo FIFA World Cup game in Atlanta on July 1, 2026. England won 2-1 in the knockout round of 32. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/here-are-best-times-to-beat-holiday-traffic-this-independence-day-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T11:10:52.425Z</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>2026-07-02T11:10:52.425Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here are best times to beat holiday traffic this Independence Day weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/E7EWFPHISVCDJCIDUXI42JBDYM.jpg?auth=7d62efabbeb4cdde6b69a37971871bc9d4733e686d6fb8c0eb06b1400925b8d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5677&amp;height=3785</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Expect busy interstates throughout metro Atlanta on Friday ahead of Independence Day, experts say. (Ben Hendren for the AJC/FILE)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/world-cup-shocker-not-so-fast-england-holds-on-for-2-1-win-over-congo/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T11:01:56.466Z</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>2026-07-02T11:01:56.466Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup shocker? Not so fast. England holds on for 2-1 win over Congo.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[World Cup,England,DR Congo,Atlanta Stadium,Round of 32,Three Lions,Les Leopards]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R44YJJAWARFIXPSDPM7VFXLUHU.jpg?auth=bed36c81b5db546ceb9904da9f937f9bdf17d4948f0df59ddb6a055d8aaabb44&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3928&amp;height=2618</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[England forward Harry Kane (left) reacts after scoring against  Congo during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/am-atl-pop-up-power/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T10:23:30.321Z</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>2026-07-02T10:23:30.321Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Pop-up power]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/mike-luckovich-most-bills-passed-ever/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T10:00:09.285Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:00:09.285Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Most bills passed ever]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[mike luckovich,opinion,political satire]]></news:keywords></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/america-at-250-how-to-live-the-georgia-way-as-a-discipline-for-public-life/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T10:00:06.14Z</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>2026-07-02T10:00:06.14Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America at 250: How to live the ‘Georgia Way’ as a discipline for public life]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5FU7VRZT6G7JZXNS6ZTRVG5ET4.jpg?auth=d0f3e4d5e93864d63f417e47ffb1670ca275f8a28491fa4b3b59044535fee73a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A hand-painted state of Georgia seal with the motto "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation" is on the window of the small Municipal Court building in Pelham. (AJC file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/03/15-family-friendly-events-in-atlanta-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T10:00:07.173Z</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>2026-07-02T10:00:07.173Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[weekend events,family-friendly,things to do,metro Atlanta,Atlanta,festivals,plants amd flowers,cars,parades,concerts]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BXHGBB3Q7BE4PNJCN34WAIIMP4.jpg?auth=9cb75b1ceb64e5e74e6a7f3c10c606417b4ae66ba714434422675d3d1c0c0138&amp;smart=true&amp;width=799&amp;height=530</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Start your day on Saturday, July 4 at the Marietta 4th of July Celebration with a parade and festival showcasing arts and crafts and more. (Courtesy of City of Marietta)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/07/georgias-campaign-finance-watchdog-is-stepping-down/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T09:30:01.691Z</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>2026-07-02T09:30:01.691Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s campaign finance watchdog is stepping down]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZWTJRIXMQTNQDIZNI75YZIS4SI.JPG?auth=0978c87e7e1c223f258b9fd4b8ccad27f4e1dcbb87f73ec470457b45043efa9c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[David Emadi, the executive director of the State Ethics Commission, is stepping down to become a Fulton County Superior Court judge. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/07/independence-is-worth-celebrating-at-every-age/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T09:00:02.28Z</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>2026-07-02T09:00:02.28Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Independence is worth celebrating at every age]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T63VY7J6GVA47K6BUIRPMN6I6I.jpg?auth=864b6c6be25736013be522f18b70260f0ca25d309b2a9b478197c3d9e6e82e7d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1440</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Crabapple Senior Center participants with harpist Lisa Handman in one of the many programs provided through Fulton County Senior Services. (Courtesy of Senior Services North Fulton)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/07/4-friendship-truths-that-can-preserve-your-mental-health/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T09:00:05.467Z</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>2026-07-02T09:00:05.467Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[4 friendship truths that can preserve your mental health]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/53BPI4BTQNCO3DEOXQJ6LOJU5Q.jpg?auth=23e6d2bfe7344604c2ff2e16fe64dd103926943f692b66e3b90f953131a3ae71&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The healthiest friendships are nurtured over time, offering support through life's challenges while helping us grow into our best selves. 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Students debate why other states are restricting the course. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/pride-of-a-nation-congos-world-cup-run-comes-to-an-end/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T23:42:07.365Z</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>2026-07-01T23:42:07.365Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pride of a nation: Congo’s World Cup run comes to an end]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BUHFAVEFLZBBXCMDUZH7R43BBU.jpg?auth=e3f2aca52975cad44663ec5b44d058bd99c0cf25df3f2e36f133e355df41ea83&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3923&amp;height=2615</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo fans react during the second half of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/woman-dead-man-detained-after-wellness-check-at-buckhead-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T20:13:44.394Z</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>2026-07-01T20:13:44.394Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NFL player’s mom dead, brother charged in Buckhead killing, officials say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NY25SK5Y3VGOLKG3OXSDW276TA.png?auth=4195706111c41030f53aad2c88e01624a9b22ba83066654aaae81a8035c06d36&amp;smart=true&amp;width=798&amp;height=409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The incident happened at a townhome in the 3500 block of Roswell Road in Buckhead, Atlanta police said. (Channel 2 Action News)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/what-are-the-possible-world-cup-matchups-in-atlanta-for-the-knockout-rounds/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T18:55:54.067Z</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>2026-07-01T18:55:54.067Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What are the possible World Cup matchups in Atlanta for the knockout rounds?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SUJZBURBFFFJ3BPD4VAMHRU5XQ.jpg?auth=850e8b5fd88b21c926a83798f937aa56c1d379ba3a4f20b5f48a3dc87a2dc0ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cape Verde fans celebrate at FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park following a 0-0 draw between Spain and Cape Verde at the World Cup in Atlanta on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/atlanta-actor-learns-lessons-from-john-cenas-netflix-comedy-little-brother/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T18:35:59.328Z</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>2026-07-01T18:35:59.328Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta actor learns lessons from John Cena’s Netflix comedy ‘Little Brother’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PRSFECXR4FC2NLRCEV63JXZVZU.jpg?auth=8dc8da21253ec465bc05253c0103187c64b8067223150f25a3f86c9054059b16&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In the Netflix film "Little Brother," Pilot Bunch as Shane, Bryce Gheisar as Cory, John Cena as Rudd, Eric Andre as Marcus. (Courtesy of Clifton Prescod/Netflix)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/the-win-column-meaningful-revelations/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T18:09:27.091Z</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>2026-07-01T18:09:27.091Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Win Column: Meaningful revelations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AJJHURABZJCAJK5JCWZ2OOPBJM.jpg?auth=2b87d35fbed29acb721bafc5291fb02dd30e0827711298396bbaa6e6807cab4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=2917</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/06/celebrate-america-250-4th-of-july-at-these-metro-atlanta-events/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T18:02:05.874Z</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>2026-07-01T18:02:05.874Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Celebrate America 250, 4th of July at these metro Atlanta events]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UFJJQ44JEZGBZFDV2BVU2HGPYM.jpg?auth=926b12ac14b1bfd7cd6de3f8ea228ad2a9b331e8d7933dbfcc5ecebd3cce774f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=583&amp;height=387</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Beat the Bomb in Atlanta will host America 250-themed games in July. (Courtesy of Beat the Bomb)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/07/delta-issues-waivers-for-july-fourth-flights-to-and-from-nyc-dc-areas/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T17:57:18Z</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>2026-07-01T17:57:18Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Delta issues waivers for July Fourth flights to and from NYC, D.C. areas]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6ITP4BQQONC45DLPC4LXCYOBBM.jpg?auth=8fc4c15d611ab16342dac1618d2d3b01caaa6c21f8673f98d62e4fe97c5cce55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5253&amp;height=3499</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Delta is allowing travelers to rebook flights that could be interrupted by 250th U.S. anniversary celebrations. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/9-atlanta-cultural-institutions-celebrating-milestone-anniversaries-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T16:24:11.892Z</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>2026-07-01T16:24:11.892Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[9 Atlanta cultural institutions celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WACKYFG2RFFJFLLSN5FB4K3BKU.jpg?auth=8b2e70ed9e49929b703e1c7b680014f6cedbc4ff845dded9a625738b60b4c01a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The High Museum of Art is celebrating 100 years of being home to home to more than 20,000 works spanning centuries and cultures. (Photo courtesy of the High Museum of Art)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/braves-foundation-helping-those-affected-by-venezuela-earthquakes/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T15:43:24.482Z</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>2026-07-01T15:43:24.482Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves Foundation helping those affected by Venezuela earthquakes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CXPUQZY36BEYPJXVGY3TDYCMVM.jpg?auth=ae3ece5f9b1177b8f8a21cb953e606a6766a6849c44043bc7e87b42a41d4e589&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3719&amp;height=2479</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Martín Pérez, pictured in May in Miami, said his heart and mind are in Venezuela following the devastating June 24 earthquakes. "I’m just gonna say people had to pray for my country because they’re having a hard time now.” (Lynne Sladky/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/07/how-the-us-supreme-court-may-have-given-mike-collins-a-helping-hand/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T15:34:28.587Z</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>2026-07-01T15:34:28.587Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the U.S. Supreme Court may have given Mike Collins a helping hand]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZRZ3NYEBGBDTNCVS5PCTMXMPAI.JPG?auth=a3c03954696534290f7f5074e2b94ddea9ba5d9afd5bd3264d979bf3c4bbd3c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3788&amp;height=2526</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Mike Collins speaks to supporters at his watch party after winning the Republican U.S. Senate nomination earlier this month. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/where-is-dagmar-midcap-shes-been-off-cbs-atlanta-for-more-than-a-month/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T15:25:53.699Z</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>2026-07-01T15:25:53.699Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where is Dagmar Midcap? She’s been off CBS Atlanta for more than a month.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5MD6AUT6JZFT5OGKGKGRLEPISQ.JPEG?auth=a93e729acb1646c2c6fc32c887b98a462b11aad8f1e10f2a0ed19b9fb4a541a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1800&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dagmar Midcap joined CBS Atlanta in late 2025 as a meteorologist more than 15 years after leaving Atlanta after a personal tragedy. (CBS Atlanta)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/07/atlantas-top-summer-food-pop-ups-barbecue-burgers-and-hot-dogs/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T14:57:17.315Z</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>2026-07-01T14:57:17.315Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s top summer food pop-ups: Barbecue, burgers and hot dogs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Punk Foodie,Pop ups,Dhaba bbq,Keenan's Pit,Springfield BBQ,Misfitsss BBQ,Sad Boy barbecue,Smashburgers,Carrot Dog,Pepper's Hot Dogs,Tony's ATL]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZEIJ53QGAVGQBGOBAVIG6GNNRQ.JPG?auth=e6f6bdb29eca6b593f2143b7ac5abc7c17b83bfa097962346bef8c7cd072abb0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4320&amp;height=2880</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Craving a red dog with turkey chili, cheddar and Jack cheese, raw onions, garlic aioli and spicy mustard? Head to Pepper’s Hot Dogs. (Courtesy of Bites and Bevs Media)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/stalking-claims-lead-to-temporary-protective-order-against-fulton-manager/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T13:42:22.69Z</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>2026-07-01T13:42:22.69Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stalking claims lead to temporary protective order against Fulton manager]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Temporary Protective Order,Dick Anderson,HOA,Roswell]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BHEUHMECNGMIIVXMZM3DAUON4M.JPG?auth=d9a1654ab5f14fe8e672528469a1dff9df119bf81d31c49742228fd14eced616&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fulton County Manager Dick Anderson, seen here in February 2023, is under a temporary protective order and faces two ethics complaints. His attorney says he has done nothing wrong. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/atlantas-underdogs-cape-verde-and-congo-make-world-cup-history/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T13:30:04.93Z</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>2026-07-01T13:30:04.93Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s underdogs, Cape Verde and Congo, make World Cup history ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CAKWERJQE5B5PIZJ2U6DW2KBXY.jpg?auth=e5e23480ccce1632a057635f61c2605e455adebe5cd48d8f0f39e99f93d5cc40&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3657&amp;height=2438</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy celebrates during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. 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