<?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/news/2026/04/police-searching-for-suspect-after-woman-shot-stabbed-to-death-in-dekalb/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T19:31:59.018Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T19:31:59.018Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police searching for suspect after woman shot, stabbed to death in DeKalb]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[DeKalb County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZBHU6J45KRG5XM4IXWXERPWSFQ.jpg?auth=c784e449f91264556ab99784eae31ea95cc40d78ae2bf265052a4e892881beb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police said a woman was found shot and stabbed to death Monday morning in unincorporated Decatur. 

(Credit: Henri Hollis / Henri.Hollis@ajc.com)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/a-piece-of-my-heart-left-with-them-metro-atlanta-mourns-3-teens-killed-in-crash/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T19:20:52.018Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T19:20:52.018Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘A piece of my heart left with them’: Metro Atlanta mourns 3 teens killed in crash]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Horizon Christian Academy,Jaylyn Fehr,Charlotte Martin,Jackson Mobley,Gwinnett A5]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2A3H566WSBBA3JJ6EIRBOAVVCE.jpg?auth=00d6490d64e5c68660d1d1f2deb974d5a4ca1d4657c0a0fa00758ac90094edbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta students (from left) Jaylyn Fehr, Jackson Mobley and Charlotte Martin were killed Monday in a car crash in Franklin County, Florida. (Photos from GoFundMe, Horizon Christian Academy Facebook, GoFundme)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/piedmont-parks-2026-dogwood-festival-sees-lighter-traffic-ticketing-confusion/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T19:07:41.714Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T19:07:41.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Piedmont Park’s 2026 Dogwood Festival sees lighter traffic, ticketing confusion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LRR74EIPFRE4XHPY6UR7HX3HQE.JPG?auth=3264885a61f4f9d423bef9348462a960536804218ddea9c53d13b69e7add60ef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People are reflected in a mirror at Joey Chessey and Tyler Hack’s booth at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DFE3BSKUPJBYHGESWZFUVI6MTQ.JPG?auth=59be1143be27c9438da1aca5a91783bb47058d0bad85a6c7b1a7ec46c909ac35&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People attend the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DFRH7IDWEVEOBKPRWCZAKE5GCQ.JPG?auth=730455bd2897f37ce6033453a115684429fe5108ec47ab24e7ae7fdb4d757085&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gabrielle McMahan checks out the sculpture “Celestial Fury” by Eric Shupe at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Schupe’s sculptures are made from forks and spoons. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AYVVPWP5Q5EQJHRCAA4MOFLS5Q.JPG?auth=8e1e7596492f3c50113e12ab6598142b5d68940ced16e67c1f18910eb2129ba4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People pass by the sculpture “Friends” by Fayetteville artist Nnamdi Okonkwo at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SZUCTGARF5BVXHFX4ZOV4EHTUA.JPG?auth=d553fe15d4aff2765ea8a315a5b455bc57753f6a26cb9225f9f2343862c7e854&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Food cooks at a booth at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RJJITEJ4SFBQDI4KZKTE2H6VBE.JPG?auth=a77bc441e74dc048be2b43faf12bff83fa507a82b972d8d11a0de679cd15c6f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artist Carlos Montanaro from Indio, Calif., shows a watch to a customer during the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AXFRCOLYKVHVHAXXNLK4AK6CFA.JPG?auth=960db237e5cee94653381d9eb0771650f4f54be77313d1ddd397c8f6179f8e54&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Neil and Donna Brodsky look at the map after arriving at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UW4P3DRTWVAUTOBW7XWYBMERH4.JPG?auth=6bf8cb33daf0a5f193aedc28c1ec20845a6ff23507bdb6a7f99c89aed2e0f168&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Beth Pann looks at prints at Amanda Outcalt’s booth at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OJ5OE5VDINDTFKAYYL6KOHH4N4.JPG?auth=ddc01d077f4b8041e0c1f262737d68f11a9100eafced17a19b754dd4ee8c4e84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sue Bickham dances with SALSAtlanta during the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OWXTLU2IL5BV5IU6AEKA5WGELA.JPG?auth=2bbca7a270e46b2f0b22703b1b0ed7529c31e81c23e22a01408cae6c6d25360f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Susan Miller and Pete March look at oil paintings in Larry Smith’s booth at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CY6SZGQYYNCCZFKPE62JAUYK7Y.JPG?auth=6a575689ba8effe0d3a9fc190685d1af6ffcd08862d9bc6b69a8a13744b84099&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Police officers roam the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AD5VFL532FCQ3JL4F7K3PMFCCA.JPG?auth=a57caf3421218c9cfbc8ac5311cda18f00213bfbb132efbeb42cfcffd421b6e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Atlanta Police car sits at an entrance to Piedmont Park during the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/five-takeaways-from-the-2026-masters/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T18:58:05.511Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T18:58:05.511Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Five final takeaways from the 2026 Masters]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[masters,masters tournament,pga tour,golf]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UVNFVT6I6BCXNNLMGZWIMPHF6Y.jpg?auth=60deb36e97da6419c322a532f390b2c0a3d6c10749284b2056d103e151c62364&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Masters champion Rory McIlroy wipes away a tear at the Green Jacket Ceremony at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-tv-sports-listings/B7VI5ADAY24BLMB5XRLTVZ4HYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T18:02:17.233Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T18:02:17.233Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta TV sports listings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F6TQHHJOEFDI5JAMVTCPZIYM7M.JPG?auth=98569d0aa5d5ded2ad32f96dcb11237a4391fd684942dd730e82dde83fc4e5d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5042&amp;height=3361</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[General view as the Atlanta Hawks host the San Antonio at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Spurs won 126-125. (Jason Getz / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/03/live-updates-the-latest-news-from-braves-spring-training/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T17:58:19.992Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T17:58:19.992Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves reinstate Michael Harris II]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2IY2RZ4IV5GKZO6Z6YJSH2X5JI.JPG?auth=15b3d464ebb72900b9186527bc90625c1111329004e2f34035af7eca650602ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4495&amp;height=2997</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals during an MLB game at Truist Park, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Atlanta. This is the Atlanta Braves season opening game. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/pair-of-young-outside-linebackers-having-very-different-springs-for-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T17:49:02.98Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T17:49:02.98Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pair of young outside linebackers having very different springs for Georgia]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CJ3D42Z3QZDOTFSFZYOPFMVPL4.jpg?auth=c8f0627a1b1e3165954dd4a56037cae0345396bfefd59f5452c852f95fb1dc90&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4423&amp;height=2949</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia's Isaiah Gibson (left) and outside linebackers coach Larry Knight take part in the second day of spring practice in Athens on Thursday, March 19, 2026. (DawgNation staff)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/ryan-montgomery-continues-to-shine-in-bid-to-move-up-georgias-qb-depth-chart/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T17:47:01.405Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T17:47:01.405Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ryan Montgomery continues to shine in bid to move up Georgia’s QB depth chart]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Q6R57RIZK5DETLVATBV5J2RXTE.jpg?auth=1a4c46c9cab8a27caa76e65c51da8f6e53ee61760bcb767004f97331294e77c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7426&amp;height=4953</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Ryan Montgomery — pictured practicing in Athens on Saturday, April 4, 2026 — missed last spring and most of the Bulldogs' 2025 season recovering from knee surgery suffered in high school. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/wes-johnson-has-georgia-baseball-atop-sec-standings-and-bringing-in-millions/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T17:39:48.414Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T17:39:48.414Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wes Johnson has Georgia baseball atop SEC standings and bringing in millions]]></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/XO5QUOHNDH6OHPWT3SGAJFJIWI.JPG?auth=a0fb4e505d9655a5adc179afa3cfda3d77e9211195baeac622a84fac6e789a30&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5828&amp;height=3885</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Wes Johnson talks to the officials before their game against Binghamton during their NCAA Regional game at Foley Field, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/inside-deltas-next-5-billion-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T16:10:51.668Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T16:10:51.668Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inside Delta’s next $5 billion business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/C3LTC4FF3NH2DAQ36MSBEUK3JI.JPG?auth=851f17dbc3ff5a0be0a316ba0dd0841b3ff8c59123943420e67075f57521ec4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A TechOps employee works on an engine at the Delta TechOps Rolls-Royce Trent shop in Atlanta on Monday, October 20, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/boy-12-fatally-shot-at-se-atlanta-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T15:44:21.375Z</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>2026-04-13T15:44:21.375Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Teen charged in fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy at southeast Atlanta home]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[child fatally shot in atlanta,juvenile killed in atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V6A5JFXFXNFZVIYZHUHBUBEY7Y.jpg?auth=152e71306451461c095d8b02ec5e831ab149ab9556f8826d57c1c08ca118a061&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The shooting happened around 2 p.m. Saturday at a home on Lathrop Street in southeast Atlanta, police said. (Henri Hollis/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/jon-ossoff-argues-2026-contest-will-test-trumps-power-policies/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T15:43:30.313Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T15:43:30.313Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jon Ossoff argues 2026 contest will test Trump’s power, policies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2FST3TO7C5HNTCXIN4ODVNGX5U.JPG?auth=32d4f35b37fc38e3f8481f421156ed45966efe0c41cf90be447779d570bd2afb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff files paperwork to run for election at the Capitol in March. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/the-rick-jackson-burt-jones-slugfest-half-truths-whoppers-and-a-lot-of-bs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T15:06:56.086Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T15:06:56.086Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Rick Jackson-Burt Jones slugfest: Half-truths, whoppers and a lot of B.S. ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GSU5LDR4RVH6RMWWEAOMR2AKJY.jpg?auth=9553055eb43b3d37a9176f3f4264760109b6160f35d1c031425679933d2aa882&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1284&amp;height=695</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An attack ad from Lt. Gov. Burt Jones against Rick Jackson is one of a deluge of negative advertising in the GOP primary for Georgia governor. April 10, 2026. (Screenshot)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/dubon-making-case-to-remain-a-regular-when-injured-kim-returns-for-the-braves/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T14:52:33.496Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T14:52:33.496Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubón making case to remain a regular when injured Kim returns for the Braves]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7EQIAPH3SRAQFLLHUQGNSEZZYI.JPG?auth=c4fafc47c8e8e500a6ec1ee3fed37c602ed77fa9c8c132a8e63f51dbb9b3bb56&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5887&amp;height=3925</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Braves' Mauricio Dubón is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run against the Guardians on April 12, 2026. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/college-football-playoff-odds-make-9-game-sec-schedule-not-a-good-idea/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T14:35:12.1Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T14:35:12.1Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[College Football Playoff odds make 9-game SEC schedule ‘not a good idea’]]></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/VRGNRKIRAJBB5BDCUTL5KSBTBY.jpg?auth=4023455841ff6ff7382aff7ffc5850bfe303e45806f0130f75eca1f592e7e519&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["(I)t made zero sense to me to go add another hard game, put teams on the road five times in this conference," LSU head coach Lane Kiffin said of the nine-game conference schedules. (Javier Gallegos/The Advocate via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/matt-olson-continues-to-climb-the-list-of-consecutive-games-played/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T14:34:35.331Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T14:34:35.331Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Matt Olson continues to climb the list of consecutive games played]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OQSWIFUMNNETXBSE73D4LXQU4I.jpg?auth=8ab1cd612bc1d28d79ae924c17ae08aec3c0b45d35855cf481c327e658c36424&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3080&amp;height=2053</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Braves' Matt Olson reacts after hitting an RBI single during the fourth inning against the Athletics at Truist Park on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Atlanta.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/rory-mcilroy-owns-augusta-wins-second-straight-masters-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T14:08:15.433Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T14:08:15.433Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rory, Rory ... hallelujah: McIlroy owns Augusta with another Masters title]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[masters,masters tournament,pga tour,golf]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2MG5DNOX2RGGTLEJTTBUCNU5YY.jpg?auth=b1af32635ba9aaf8e94261e302f3cffd97618fd5bf4bcfff966a2ecf6068d04e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fred S. Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters, places the green jacket on 2026 winner Rory McIlroy at Augusta National on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-for-the-hawks-opening-playoff-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T13:48:16.992Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T13:48:16.992Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the Hawks’ opening playoff series]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[nba playoffs,atlanta hawks,cleveland cavaliers,new york knicks,nba]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DSDGDZ2YXJA6JIFG7NHIEGFRBU.JPG?auth=4ce5fe42ab1a1963ade3e5244030e3717ecba03841d0fbb80f1c6b43dd04b311&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5332&amp;height=3695</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[CJ McCollum makes a three-point shot against the Boston Celtics on March 30, 2026. McCollum and the Hawks will take on the Knicks on Saturday in the opening playoff series. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/weekend-reflections-braves-surge-as-only-team-that-hasnt-lost-a-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T13:13:40.505Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T13:13:40.505Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend Reflections: Braves surge as only team that hasn’t lost a series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FVA6DTY3YRB2FAHGAFMWNV24TM.JPG?auth=cf131cd15aca416f8d1947c6160a1411b84b95f27e0cb55de18a85e35dad73d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3892&amp;height=2595</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)


]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/data-centers-in-space-this-georgia-startup-says-its-not-science-fiction/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T13:00:02.837Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T13:00:02.837Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Data centers in space? This Georgia startup says it’s not science fiction.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YU4QVUGCOZBSTCQSDNZ7N2VHAU.png?auth=a08e7ecc37a6bc301f99d3848835d68b5bf8661c5f5ba9a07e00d241435b8d14&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1864&amp;height=1012</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This is a rendering of the orbital data center technology that Marietta-based startup Atomic-6 said it can deliver for customers as soon as 2029. (Courtesy of Atomic-6)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgia-election-officials-have-no-idea-how-to-run-elections-after-july/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T12:57:51.571Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:57:51.571Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia election officials have no idea how to run elections after July]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia,Georgia General Assembly,politics,Georgia politics,Dominion Voting Systems,State Election Board,Hand-marked paper ballots,paper ballots]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UM43ZGJMAVBOVKL4P54GINGLDU.JPG?auth=0b0dc0dc2752c045cb694390a8d6ee9150a2527de62a38e5dd9892c5e01ff879&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=1856</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Julie Garrison (left) and Jennifer Pennington cast votes in a runoff special election at the Buzz Ahrens Recreation Center in Canton in January. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/this-top-chef-contestants-culinary-career-started-at-a-georgia-racetrack/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T12:47:19.972Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:47:19.972Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This ‘Top Chef’ contestant’s culinary career started at a Georgia racetrack]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[top chef,top chef season 23,top chef contestants,top chef jennifer,jennifer lee jackson,jennifer top chef,top chef season 23 episode 3]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QEHW2N5IVNAIPK7VFNPPPKVMHQ.jpg?auth=147e2bf4ba81e947c6d9a301f740eb838f7255d423b528f045ad33b0883a0ed8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["Top Chef" contestant Jennifer Lee Jackson said she fell in love with cooking at a young age watching her grandmothers in West Virginia and Georgia cook. (Paul Cheney/Bravo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-blast-guardians-for-another-series-victory/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T12:23:46.82Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:23:46.82Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves blast Guardians for another series victory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UP7FOQRCFNDLLEERWXLSYZMWWE.JPG?auth=97a4a04cf8186bbcf557b683c10cb9ce6695b8f692d4dd3050dfd36e88946d0d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo slides home safely against the Cleveland Guardians in the second inning on April 12, 2026 at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/uga-leads-all-college-programs-with-4-former-players-in-masters-final-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T11:33:04.499Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:33:04.499Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UGA leads all college programs with 4 former players in Masters final round]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OMFBBUJFDBAPBNVDDTZBHNQBW4.jpg?auth=a41d4f40e577deaec66f8cc0072c4b3c8ccb42a1a32b399f5363f1b3f6035d46&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brian Harman tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/masters-round-3-surprises-disappointments-rory-mcilroy-leaves-the-door-open/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T11:31:46.671Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:31:46.671Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masters Round 3 surprises, disappointments: Rory McIlroy leaves the door open]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ROKDD54R7ZBI7O3FKKUK3SE4ME.jpg?auth=ed20466a37a9f67a311d2622db3a38c0f0458b3ebd7c8acb4b5524f64a8159ba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3432&amp;height=2525</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/this-masters-set-for-thrilling-sunday-after-all/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T11:31:36.076Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:31:36.076Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This Masters set for thrilling Sunday after all]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5I6YL7VKRRDNFGJJWT6G3XHEVI.jpg?auth=d252ca1f0adbe311a2fb73636f93e9636887cef1fa4007fce0c85dbd0004a17b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy reacts to bogey on 17th hole during third round of the Masters, at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/will-cam-young-break-through-heres-what-to-expect-sunday-at-augusta-national/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T11:30:39.051Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:30:39.051Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will Cam Young break through? Here’s what to expect Sunday at Augusta National]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J2VSM7PPERFZ5CQYQGXGY7NJDY.jpg?auth=05f46fac9513014fa46f4214ec76f225a57d5b23cfb9fc3f9b09c96356b178dc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cameron Young reacts after missing a putt for birdie on the 18th hole during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/at-the-masters-one-rule-for-keeping-toddlers-quiet-dont-say-birdie/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T11:30:24.261Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:30:24.261Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[At the Masters, one rule for keeping toddlers quiet: Don’t say ‘birdie’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6EDQZ345UNAJPGTA3MHPCMYKFY.JPG?auth=40065bf2cbe3d245709f91bcbbddf991683890f231d3627423ab38103c07ccf2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5212&amp;height=3475</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Patrons carry a baby as they walk up the first fairway during a practice round at the Masters on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Augusta. (Jason Getz/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/rory-mcilroy-makes-history-again-captures-second-straight-masters-victory/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T11:29:53.708Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:29:53.708Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy makes history again, captures second straight Masters victory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3YSRTL33DZEHZFW5EHHUNW2P2U.jpg?auth=acfe091df66153c2f694812c986b4c28ba0f3d8263e7137f94ec1d76734418d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2026 Mastersduring final round of the Masters, at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/masters-final-surprises-disappointments-henley-ties-for-third-on-birthday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T11:29:31.866Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:29:31.866Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masters final surprises, disappointments: Henley ties for third on birthday]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[masters,masters tournament,golf,pga tour]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OEDTN2IWMRAODMKOZQCFVQTCSM.jpg?auth=b320793320f56ba955919346d999c9500a9eb4f03076bbfbd57541add94ce1eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4321&amp;height=3058</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Russell Henley greets his caddie Andrew Sanders at the end of the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/maintain-georgias-economic-momentum-by-renewing-usmca-trade-agreement/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T11:07:51.605Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:07:51.605Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Maintain Georgia’s economic momentum by renewing USMCA trade agreement]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YPDGA2KJ6A3J3IVXDE6OKJUTEU.jpg?auth=6668579347cfe6c0a238eb7a4fd0feaab52542a614e7c1883cad28ef3398c384&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5036&amp;height=3091</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auto sensors manufactured at Kia Motors' assembly plant in West Point are shipped to Mexico to be built into a wiring harness, then returned for calibration and final assembly.  (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgia-democrats-sense-an-opening-can-they-finally-seize-it/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T10:40:07.284Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:40:07.284Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Democrats sense a ‘huge’ midterm opening. Can they finally seize it?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/INFJNCHUBNATNNKE3ZQK7YRORE.jpg?auth=aec6c9b873626d0d5ac86828c00ad624f931b7e59272d963e0ad2ca97f000c5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2420</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff speaks at the Carter-Lewis dinner, a Democratic fundraiser held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/am-atl-augusta-for-the-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T10:23:36.845Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:23:36.845Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Augusta for the win ]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/fulton-county-fbi-raid-previews-trumps-2026-election-interference-plan/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T10:06:15.379Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:06:15.379Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fulton County FBI raid previews Trump’s 2026 election interference plan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/46CK6HDB3VBJNDJV4D3YUTKF54.jpg?auth=aeba3eae9c829bf64f7e392f134341c991b58fd05620db75cd6b4a629940face&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FBI agents enter the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, as the FBI conducts a raid. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/violence-against-teachers-is-more-widespread-than-you-think/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T10:05:57.298Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:05:57.298Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Violence against teachers is more widespread than you think]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5FJIGMA4VRGZVLG5FZSS22AORQ.JPG?auth=1bbf839c4823f2f49c8937b4b097fa8f413e1139e24c630d6105c9abbabf1dee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4440&amp;height=2960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Students walk through the halls at Seckinger High School in Gwinnett County. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/04/rooted-in-practicality-victory-gardens-make-a-comeback-in-atlanta-and-beyond/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T10:00:07.481Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:00:07.481Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rooted in practicality, victory gardens make a comeback in Atlanta and beyond]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[victory gardens,Georgia Victory Gardens,Viridis Garden Designs,sustainability,herloom vegetables,community gardens,Project Victory Gardens,raising food,food security]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5BIHXW3RTREELPAU4RT4CH5R3A.jpg?auth=a4eb549da8204954a56e77b34c1884b9e9897f70152ab77379183192347d291c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=1125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michael McKeavin of Georgia Victory Gardens and his youngest daughter, Lauren, work in their Roswell garden. (Courtesy of Michael McKeavin)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-write-11/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T10:00:06.818Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:00:06.818Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGVSJ4ANZJET5A3HVZPGR64YQY.jpg?auth=4470c09986d46c39209d75f1657f8e2b101028e4f2b2311051a30b2f61a06bb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4180&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Phil Skinner/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/who-is-this-diva-meet-the-gymdogs-student-manager-going-viral-for-his-hype/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T09:19:28.193Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T09:19:28.193Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Who is this diva?’ Meet the GymDogs student manager going viral for his hype]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MS76FFVYK5BDLG5MOBGEI7OOBY.JPG?auth=3b1a4bd710b8f22c294f642956fd21fceadb652aac7680c8ba1e5908d7a68b09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3354&amp;height=1887</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cameron Mathis, GymDogs student manager, has gone viral for hyping up Georgia's gymnastics squad at regionals. (Photo courtesy of Cameron Mathis)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/herstory/2026/04/this-entrepreneur-is-helping-create-a-brain-trust-for-atlanta-women-founders/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T09:00:02.494Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T09:00:02.494Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This entrepreneur is helping create a brain trust for Atlanta women founders]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,ajc her+story,female entrepreneurs,sherry deutschmann,metro atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NQS5PYDE5NDFNEZYFNK6BZV5NE.jpg?auth=8d29cf45f53c7865981447e6079df89781de9084b2fcd04020e336fe03fb66cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5760&amp;height=3840</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sherry Deutschmann, former owner of LetterLogic, founded the peer membership organization BrainTrust in 2019 and recently expanded to Atlanta. (Courtesy of Morgan Visual Productions/BrainTrust)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/football-is-king-for-ghsa-but-other-sports-now-drive-playoff-revenue-growth/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T09:00:05.411Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T09:00:05.411Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Football is king for GHSA, but other sports now drive playoff revenue growth]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/P54PPUKIZBB7ZOM4FARW7RIFT4.JPG?auth=6a618c297bfa1a60d3f90ddbf440a8a7a044d921adce4f0f361bf1d9f269654f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4617&amp;height=3078</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dacula High School dance team competes in the Class 6A Hip Hop genre during the GHSA State Dance Championship at Akins Ford Arena in Athens on Feb. 12, 2026. Dance is among the sports that have contributed to revenue growth for GHSA in recent years. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/this-easy-butter-chicken-recipe-gets-curry-on-the-table-faster-than-takeout/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T09:00:03.595Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T09:00:03.595Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This easy butter chicken recipe gets curry on the table faster than takeout]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[takeout,tikka masala,butter chicken recipe,quick dinner recipe,curry recipe,quick and easy Indian recipe,tomato sauce recipe,chicken thigh recipe,chicken dinner,5:30 Challenge]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HKA72T7VTNCX3JVLMZDXZYYQHU.jpg?auth=20749f31fb76f74722c61c940478bb8259c3044c707a04b419e91ca2fbfd8bbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This butter chicken comes together fast by using canned tomato sauce and prepared garam masala. (Aaliyah Man for the AJC/Food styling by Kate Williams)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/the-ghsa-has-money-a-lot-of-it-so-how-did-it-grow-this-wealth/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T09:00:03.502Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T09:00:03.502Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The GHSA has money. A lot of it. So, how did it grow this wealth?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[high school sports,georgia high school association,ajc varsity]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PNAAXVIAG5EQXCQZWASUW4YZTQ.JPG?auth=9fcf2a0bb64602f473d83d65d16e36dc5065391dabc11eb0b3e231d91150cfbb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2682&amp;height=1509</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Sandy Creek Fighting Patriots pose for photos with their Class 3A state championship trophy at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Corporate sponsorships, media partnerships, state playoff revenue and long-term investments have fueled the Georgia High School Association’s growing wealth. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-fall-to-heat-will-face-knicks-in-first-round-of-playoffs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T03:04:00.081Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T03:04:00.081Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks fall to Heat, will face Knicks in first round of playoffs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LXCDWEGMKVAZJJSTSA6UPTBWUQ.jpg?auth=9779ff6f0e16c0ae889f2d3878ee6c5de523b4b5deb909ca30f1b1a000c72a0d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, center, talks with referee Robert Hussey during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Miami. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/the-masters-2026-live-updates-from-augusta-national/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T23:35:50.226Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T23:35:50.226Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sights and sounds from the 18th green: Rory runs it back with Masters win]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[masters,pga tour,masters tournament]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/W7MZTKBXDJCWBEDN27C3VBT6VY.jpg?auth=696b73a93fa10f20b26c860031560e1092f6931c0924d77b463aa9758f6ef82c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond greet Cameron Young at the end pf the final round of the Masters, at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-playoff-picture-coming-into-focus/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T21:22:36.422Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T21:22:36.422Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ahead of regular-season finale, Hawks’ playoff picture coming into focus]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QAKVQTVENFEX5KNRCTPYRXVQQA.JPG?auth=917cf884a4d92e4b3eee9c602f9e12a4b5469aa6fab7bc71c24bf152131008f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5123&amp;height=3415</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder communicates to a player during the second half against the Orlando Magic at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 124-112. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/2-charged-in-toddlers-fatal-shooting-at-atlanta-apartment/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T15:22:40.745Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T15:22:40.745Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 charged in toddler’s fatal shooting at Atlanta apartment]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Armani Lyons]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3YOO4PGHIZB2LIPBJNV6OAM2AY.jpg?auth=b05e44b5ee112ebaad9df8816c0d73f17b4988d52b906ab4db83ee430b3dec6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=720&amp;height=405</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Armani Lyons, 3, was shot and killed last weekend at a southwest Atlanta apartment. Two people have been charged in his death.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/no-2-georgia-tech-baseball-continues-to-dominate-with-12th-straight-victory/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T14:56:06.851Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T14:56:06.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No. 2 Georgia Tech baseball continues to dominate with 12th straight victory]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[college baseball,acc,georgia tech baseball,georgia tech,acc baseball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HRUH7VQBJBEKRBYWYDX3HSUXI4.jpg?auth=0c6c0d9bfe9f32fdc0e1efa5ee05c6a7f223f5e68a311365c4b01e6006cb4c53&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3886&amp;height=2895</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech — pictured celebrating during a win over Georgia State in February — is off to a 30-5 start, tied for its best record through 35 games in school history. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/guardians-blank-braves/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T14:55:04.197Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T14:55:04.197Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guardians blank Braves]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KC6UXUOGL5BC7OI7XWW6QEUV7Y.jpg?auth=0821567eef4b49dbab1fdb55d7d2b4ebef5126148958284355bd5c932c5154fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2129&amp;height=1420</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Martín Pérez works against the Guardians in the first inning Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Atlanta. Pérez pitched five innings and allowed two hits, the first being a solo home run by José Ramírez in the first inning.  (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/atlanta-united-falls-to-1-5-1-with-loss-to-chicago-fire/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T12:26:54.514Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T12:26:54.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta United falls to 1-5-1 with loss to Chicago Fire]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5DU4EAELPVESJBJFMKORL2XPC4.jpg?auth=e63993a23757d586d6ec26d04aa1c1f94b3cc24def6cdbf1d4503612ca56b999&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3293&amp;height=2470</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta United goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos (1) shouts instructions during the first half in Atlanta United's home opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Real Salt Lake won 3-2 over Atlanta United. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/2026-masters-final-round-tee-times-and-groups-for-sunday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T12:16:02.452Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T12:16:02.452Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2026 Masters final-round tee times and groups for Sunday]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[golf,masters,masters tournament,pga tour]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RO23WQJ6XZGMPAZAY3NW5BNRQ4.jpg?auth=a470552a22e02cb39fb575590ddf5b9509d6d243921e7a932acc6041559d1729&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Patrons cheer for Rory McIlroy 18th hole during third round of the Masters, at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Augusta, GA (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/cbs-atlanta-to-launch-5-pm-newscast-expanding-local-coverage/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T10:00:07.541Z</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>2026-04-12T10:00:07.541Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CBS Atlanta to launch 5 p.m. newscast, expanding local coverage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/E4OJSLIRZRG5ZHBEJUI3FLR3MU.png?auth=b1737be5e710bb7beb80ce00c04ea42de6db2e22887990bcf996198aba820d9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dagmar Midcap will serve as meteorologist on CBS Atlanta's 5 p.m. newscast. (CBS Atlanta)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-write-10/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T10:00:05.839Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T10:00:05.839Z</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/2026/04/find-thrills-and-chills-with-books-from-these-georgia-authors/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T10:00:07.085Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T10:00:07.085Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Find thrills and chills with books from these Georgia authors]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JG3NGRKRQVASTPAUJDK2TIJIMM.png?auth=deafed7faf62bd1300f5c61f179ab776adcce64f17aac9c7edec9a68beb13cdc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2190&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["Wolvers" by Taylor Brown and "A Spell for Saints and Sinners" by Emily Carpenter. (Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/this-2-ingredient-cocktails-sophistication-comes-from-pure-simplicity/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T09:00:01.288Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T09:00:01.288Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This 2-ingredient cocktail’s sophistication comes from pure simplicity]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[kir cocktail,kir royale,how to make a kir cocktail,how to make kir,how to make kir royale,creme de cassis,cassis,cocktails with cassis,cocktails with creme de cassis,easy cocktails,easy cocktail recipes,best cocktail recipes,cocktails with wine,white wine cocktails,champagne cocktails,sparkling wine cocktails,low abv cocktails,low alcohol cocktails]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XCSB7SAPWRBXTDLCSUF3XAYSSY.jpg?auth=4b9e1be30c7b208b91c5d76636100adbab1921a1a21e17208d8ec6ba6f9ae70b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Kir cocktail is easy to make, but its simplicity makes the quality of its ingredients even more important. (Jerry & Krista Slater for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/is-traffic-worse-during-a-full-moon-a-recent-rush-hour-tests-that-theory/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T09:00:00.644Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T09:00:00.644Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Is traffic worse during a full moon? A recent rush hour tests that theory.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X36N5PXNV7P65YQEJ3YZBRNBQE.jpg?auth=fa537f3b51c0195328ad5e45ae9faf2ff8a104bbd2c045e4221d2be3a6fcfb93&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=619</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A full moon, like this one over Midtown in 2013, rose over Atlanta on the evening of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a day that began with a morning rush hour that featured three fatal accidents, two vehicle fires, several other crashes and heavy traffic delays despite dry weather. 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