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Voters head to the polls again on Tuesday to vote in a runoff election. 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(Evan Vucci/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/what-the-proposed-merger-of-paramount-and-warner-bros-means-for-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:55:13.491Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:55:13.491Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. means for Atlanta]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4MPXYA2GXPNIEZT725S7LGPCVQ.jpg?auth=dc4149dbfe691bcf1e17732bb6624a64ae993816e8bad8bba1a88d10d2ef6d14&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The CNN Presidential Debate "game day" stage is shown at the CNN-Techwood campus, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/three-games-were-excited-to-see-on-georgia-techs-2026-football-schedule/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:50:57.387Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:50:57.387Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Three games we’re excited to see on Georgia Tech’s 2026 football schedule]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5N2NKAJWJBEQRACIUTTNHQNIBQ.JPG?auth=23ca8658c01510c97f5e70300daa0d280e87d9e064edb250326f51d06695e549&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4685&amp;height=3123</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key addresses his team after the White and Gold Game April. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/how-local-cape-verdeans-hope-world-cup-will-transform-island-nation-into-a-well-known-vacation-spot/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:50:16.605Z</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>2026-06-15T13:50:16.605Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Local Cape Verdeans hope World Cup boosts island nation into vacation spot]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XNPJUJJTNVCJHH4ACK7VCHSZRE.jpeg?auth=0c1e12c3127ce562b54accf2765a3626fbc409efa7563adcbec9e341e34c6453&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4136&amp;height=2796</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks at a business forum on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in anticipation of the World Cup matches in the city beginning the next day. (Amna Subhan for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/atlantas-new-downtown-rising-on-the-doorstep-of-the-world-cup-stadium/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:46:34.518Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:46:34.518Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s new downtown rising on the doorstep of the World Cup stadium]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GO6XW5AHG5DPDMYLROTBCWCVSA.jpg?auth=5d6cd80c900f771fa3b8c1965ecbe20e024288af7f8ee8172efe36af1b0be86b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Stadium is seen from The Center, formerly CNN Center, in Atlanta on March 30, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/parents-sentenced-after-girls-death-in-gwinnett-fire-exposes-years-of-abuse/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:45:18.981Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:45:18.981Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Parents sentenced after girl’s death in Gwinnett fire exposes years of abuse]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[gwinnett fire kills child,child killed in georgia fire,fatal fire sentencing,gwinnett county murder sentence]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MHCSOOYHOFDRRGMWM3HOGFV7SI.jpg?auth=46d3fffa8787095339e19e04fd10748169d581c910b0ab08ded914035b2c2670&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2016&amp;height=1512</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zoe McCue, 10, was killed in an April 17, 2022, house fire. Her parents were sentenced last week in a Gwinnett County courtroom. (Courtesy of Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/trump-and-kemp-reshape-georgias-runoff-battles-with-late-endorsements/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T13:45:02.421Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:45:02.421Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump and Kemp reshape Georgia’s runoff battles with late endorsements]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TXWE7LTAUNDC3CXN4GVFTFV6CE.jpg?auth=28c6f87ee444629f11abad74ba0f4a248b2c1671723b29ee8ae00e0438490c25&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump, left, and Gov. Brian Kemp. (AP and AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/weekend-reflections-braves-may-never-see-old-spencer-strider-again/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T12:47:36.235Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T12:47:36.235Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend Reflections: Braves may never see ‘old’ Spencer Strider again ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TJH4AL37VJDENDPA7HGVCDKVOY.jpg?auth=97ac6006762b371ebe96f6f4668014e904c191066488bab0d928024cbea9a7c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Spencer Strider was pulled from Friday's game against the New York Mets. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/for-trump-derek-dooleys-original-sin-was-telling-the-truth-about-2020/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T12:46:39.365Z</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>2026-06-15T12:46:39.365Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[For Trump, Derek Dooley’s original sin was telling the truth about 2020]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZG5ZFOJWXZF4XME5P7MVCKGVPA.jpg?auth=2dbe22cc79d61f8829524a53077aa332eaa591674723a76f912b826d5cb72e06&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former football coach Derek Dooley, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, responds to a question at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young debate at Georgia Public Broadcasting in Midtown on Sunday, April 26, 2026.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/remembering-betty-lindberg-atlantas-centenarian-running-queen/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T12:36:53.825Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T12:36:53.825Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Remembering Betty Lindberg, Atlanta’s centenarian running queen]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XOXYMZULLFHABKJ7VZQ5IDARI4.jpg?auth=72043fc790f7304ec149fbcc7c0b17819d092abf67c253027e5e6308c220a2b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1599&amp;height=1066</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Betty Lindberg finishes the Peachtree Road Race at age 99. She had participated in the race 35 times at that point. (Courtesy of Amanda Tobin)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/atlanta-world-cup-2026-guide-schedule-tickets-watch-parties-and-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T12:28:01.302Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T12:28:01.302Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta hosts its first World Cup match today: What to know]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PDWQRFOWNZBEBN5HMLUQJVLQG4.png?auth=a4c74d9a2b383d439c3de48099c5736a8f6999bc68b93dc611e87bd2b6497544&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1120</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: Justin Tran for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/in-a-surprise-twist-brian-kemp-endorses-burt-jones-for-governor/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T12:15:24.965Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T12:15:24.965Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In a surprise twist, Brian Kemp endorses Burt Jones for governor]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FBLU7ZBC6OI3VMINCNRR5BLWZQ.jpg?auth=ca198965a95fa267e609fa36c87bfbd192ebde5adc9667051eb39a9d22e8bbcc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4813&amp;height=3209</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (left) and Gov. Brian Kemp. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/why-you-will-have-problems-checking-out-your-georgia-doctor/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:35:18.398Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:35:18.398Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why you will have problems checking out your Georgia doctor  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QYKKI4ZQJNA55JYID7CHVKCYTQ.png?auth=7b9cb7663159da54af393c0d4df3299931a0674d09d189d68b529a7ba188bef5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Pexels)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/underfunded-georgia-medical-board-does-little-to-stop-doctors-who-cross-the-line/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:34:46.169Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:34:46.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Underfunded Georgia medical board does little to stop doctors who cross the line]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LTAFF7NO7BFFJG32DXZ4MD7FPA.png?auth=6aaface8131f52bf575695f5b7f413e4cec17b6abb647a1387d482d08bf6c8a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Pexels)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-so-it-begins/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:18:18.104Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:18:18.104Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: So it begins ]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/georgians-trust-their-elections-lawmakers-must-make-sure-to-keep-it-that-way/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:06:35.136Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:06:35.136Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgians trust their elections. Lawmakers must make sure to keep it that way.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3RG7WBYGBVCA5OM4SR753SGMBM.JPG?auth=b960a9fe85a536d6ea51e09e86ad0413ebfe117c48938dda0b40f47b0051a1fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5056&amp;height=2844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lawmakers will return to the Georgia Capitol on Wednesday for a special session that will likely be dominated by redistricting debates and political headlines. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/06/how-we-should-better-comprehend-grade-level-reading/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:01:50.852Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:01:50.852Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How we should better comprehend ‘grade-level’ reading]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QPV6WZWMHNBMZK4NCSCLXJYICA.jpg?auth=4a52e8580c2d6ccadd4fcec8ba8be6569c4de2136e4d61b546e791a82a5af80d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=9332&amp;height=6221</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vickery Mill Elementary School fifth grade students work together during a reading and writing class Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/altera-festival-introduces-ai-curious-to-emerging-technology-in-film/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:00:10.504Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:00:10.504Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Altera Festival introduces AI-curious to emerging technology in film]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7XRKDFB73ZAWFNWMRLKYFXUQ5M.png?auth=781906259232e7d62a44b64f97b0ded4d06d074e7b87d121068944abd1b120b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=719</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Altera Festival is returning for its second year this month. (Courtesy of Haks Media)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/for-georgias-congressional-delegation-redistricting-is-a-waiting-game/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:00:10.674Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:00:10.674Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[For Georgia’s congressional delegation, redistricting is a waiting game]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SYWUSUTUUUXMM3MASXUHDDANB4.JPG?auth=46677defd71589ca080de7bf6fa10835c17e932f9df9af4de6daf915315675db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7775&amp;height=5186</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State Sen. Bill Cowsert, R-Athens, speaks on proposed new congressional districts during the special legislative session at the Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-13/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T10:00:10.521Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T10:00:10.521Z</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/politics/2026/06/in-new-book-warnock-shares-vision-for-straightening-out-politics/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T09:00:03.784Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T09:00:03.784Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In new book, Warnock shares vision for straightening out politics]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TMMHUIMCDZCSBA7LPWINHII3BA.jpg?auth=096285910791810f555f59a53eedb3f6cdaf2a6983379fe517f38e62bbdc1770&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., speaks at a press conference on the Voting Rights Act across the street from the Supreme Court in Washington on April 29, 2026. (Nathan Posner for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/activists-aim-to-pull-georgias-corporations-into-voting-rights-fight/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T09:00:05.839Z</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>2026-06-15T09:00:05.839Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Activists aim to pull Georgia’s corporations into voting rights fight]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7YOICX6YVBNWF63XIUVREJ5KVQ.JPG?auth=89c1761d28deaf10d4f4f1104ef45b2d3c51512391e08b113870cbafead28659&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7174&amp;height=4944</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marla Cureton, right, and Tamara Stevens, representing No Safe Seats and Protect the Vote Georgia, protest voting laws during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly in Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (Bob Andres/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/shortcuts-transform-bo-ssam-from-a-party-dinner-to-a-weeknight-meal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T09:00:05.624Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T09:00:05.624Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shortcuts transform bo ssam from a party dinner to a weeknight meal]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[5:30 challenge,ground pork recipe,weeknight dinner recipe,what to make for dinner,easy weeknight dinner,quick weeknight dinner,bo ssam recipe]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OKZMG3UYGVEINIRUHHHGSJ4FMA.jpg?auth=32800eb01e74fbf1bed84e47b848dca4ab5c2b5e813253e290d373a850a82b60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1429</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bo ssam (the Korean word for "wrapped"), is a Korean take on lettuce wraps filled with ground pork. Serve the wraps family style, topped with kimchi, scallions and gochujang sauce, with rice on the side. (Aaliyah Man for the AJC/Food styling by Kate Williams)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/trump-endorses-collins-in-runoff-shaking-up-georgias-us-senate-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T04:33:46.091Z</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>2026-06-15T04:33:46.091Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump endorses Collins in runoff, shaking up Georgia’s U.S. Senate race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3ZCS5YUXBRG75FMGE7RITQ3NOY.jpg?auth=bdb40ce77fb7f3b23562d43bc8243f760b1e5af2a9462cc2d170f6b9b170f062&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins walks out to speak at his primary election watch party in Jackson on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-blasted-by-mets-lose-series-in-new-york/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T01:48:35.581Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T01:48:35.581Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves blasted by Mets, lose series in New York]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WNCBZ6NOM5H6VHX6ASNTZ4KWUE.jpg?auth=324d0035dd86995feb43a1c4da3002803ed116649fdb83371c4f1937bc40e6d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3759&amp;height=2506</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New York Mets' Juan Soto looks after his two-run single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/rogers-runs-away-with-eight-shot-win-at-105th-georgia-amateur/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T21:40:31.267Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T21:40:31.267Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rogers runs away with eight-shot win at 105th Georgia Amateur]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NGTKHDORNZHPVPRLNBZJLMW3FI.jpg?auth=ddd0b48730b1e4ea672f9c3931274d4ed8e8de5d161cea860d6bd001a9b249fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2016&amp;height=1512</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Evan Rogers of Duluth won the 105th Georgia Amateur Championship on June 14, 2026, at Ocean Forest Golf Club in Sea Island, Ga. Rogers shot 278 and matched the record with an 8-shot win.  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(Karl DeBlaker/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/when-georgia-needed-a-spark-rylan-lujo-delivers-on-the-big-stage/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T19:52:59.455Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T19:52:59.455Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[When Georgia needed a spark, Rylan Lujo delivers on the big stage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XDRC7QKQEZHGHGZD2QWXWED5BU.JPG?auth=b91b71a6ab20870ab112b00ddd2ccfc94fff14140bdda9fa93c70874de929642&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1616&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia's Rylan Lujo celebrates during the Bulldogs' College World win over Texas on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. (Cody Chaffins/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/kick-it-spain-v-cape-verde/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T19:14:28.721Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T19:14:28.721Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kick It: Spain v. Cape Verde]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7C7UZVFTKJAUHG6OWCZY6D3HNY.png?auth=dca14daf8f7604001b79cf8f19abe85eee2549c8be2f8b751301554f99d52540&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2401&amp;height=1401</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration by Philip Robibero/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/braves-country-fest-has-home-run-debut-with-ella-langley-cody-johnson/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T18:00:23.204Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T18:00:23.204Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves Country Fest has home run debut with Ella Langley, Cody Johnson]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[braves country fest,ella langley,cody johnson,truist park,atlanta braves,mackenzie carpenter,ernest]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TD7UCMWRLZDLJALVGQA7TEZ7AQ.jpg?auth=ec339de2461bdb3f0e64f6cccbfe8b1ab93515118fbdbb0c9d0125e317b31fb0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3195&amp;height=1991</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ella Langley opens her set at Braves Country Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with breakout songs from her sophomore album, "Dandelion," including "I Gotta Quit" and "Bottom of Your Boots." 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7UPGIJ7CTJD5ZCKWLODVMA5EAE.jpg?auth=e016fb238dd2c52850210fa1a6ffbef73e124cec15e33d582e897f7408cd8716&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Audience members take photos at Braves Country Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RHX24MZO6NG5FM2CZ3W55OA34E.jpg?auth=7b1588509997d4496890a74c66b4f11438abec08846c2ba2ed825bf0e89960f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Truist Park hosts Braves Country Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BI3XZTCF3NDPDLXSSUSBJH6HNM.jpg?auth=c7d9f571a741f815f1521cc6a7b674b6e06460071461563390845f8cbf7c69a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2467</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cody Johnson performs at Braves Country Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Truist Park. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FMWTSAQJDRBX7IGNJSQF76AX3U.jpg?auth=a60211de8f89f4294965f3a8f50596a5ffe463e06bd8fc6c593526d247cd2d21&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1905</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cody Johnson performs at Braves Country Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Truist Park. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JEDMGZBDPFBH3KR6QZ5GI4YICU.jpg?auth=520625e7296a0fcf102feb77044bec9f15e26a703f59d4c02d87ab17cd3328df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3685&amp;height=2682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cody Johnson performs at Braves Country Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Truist Park. Along with Johnson were singers Ella Langley, Ernest and Mackenzie Carpenter. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SIA7NHNQ2FGXVIOTYLWTUEOZJY.jpg?auth=854a08256b76c9396211d32e3472470484ca07f4923c3ebb78dbaadba5b8f57c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3447&amp;height=2296</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ernest performs at Braves Country Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Truist Park. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B6SFI6MGWFG3NIRAP24BUXYD2I.jpg?auth=c0b9164d149577b5500a37812e1837c2ccd387cd00b8ef2bd76822647dc85fab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3706&amp;height=2621</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ernest performs at Braves Country Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Truist Park. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AFQQ5YGZJRB6XCK5A74D75CHBM.jpg?auth=d7f47edede753b06a7f496259b62e8d4e3f20fd4d20e028b782a2d921dfd0532&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4740&amp;height=3022</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cody Johnson performs at Braves Country Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Paul R. 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The Braves won 3-2 in the 10th inning. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/cherokee-sheriffs-deputy-accused-of-misusing-license-plate-reader-database/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T16:44:19.868Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T16:44:19.868Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cherokee sheriff’s deputy accused of misusing license plate reader database]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GAOPPTT7RDLYMFSEU6VNOCEZKI.jpg?auth=ded1f89dc8022c53ce9e8e8cfb8cedef3be2acad72adef69a432c3bd1f0a5769&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4820&amp;height=2451</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A spokesperson for the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office — represented by this file photo of a Cherokee vehicle from 2021 — said Sunday that misusing the license plate reader database is a serious breach of the public's trust that will not be tolerated. (John Spink/AJC 2021)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/dennis-quaid-starring-in-new-amc-thunder-road-series-shooting-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T15:31:40.095Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T15:31:40.095Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dennis Quaid starring in new AMC ‘Thunder Road’ series shooting in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CQJ4U6MNZZCUTPINEITTOR53SI.jpg?auth=6b93f0debe4e4f0853cb62e5c57bdf11f8db5b4927055e3519606e6061db0fe2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6300&amp;height=4200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dennis Quaid — pictured at the AMC Global Media Upfront in April — has filmed at least three movies in metro Atlanta and will be in town in August to star in the AMC series "Thunder Road." (Charles Sykes/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/joey-volchko-tosses-electric-complete-game-for-georgia-in-college-world-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T15:29:22.596Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T15:29:22.596Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joey Volchko tosses ‘electric’ complete game for Georgia in College World Series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J5VFUJ64CBHSLG6VPCTQJYP2J4.JPG?auth=fb8962dc8ca7242fb319ccfd5ba5a321f22a609773fde15dd83bdbe1f65b6572&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1616&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia pitcher Joey Volchko celebrates after throwing the last pitch in the Bulldogs' 7-1 win over Texas on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. 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Lake Lanier has had seven drowning deaths in 2026, officials say. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/how-falcons-rebuilt-their-defensive-line-weve-got-some-beef-up-front/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T15:28:04.457Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T15:28:04.457Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Falcons rebuilt their defensive line: ‘We’ve got some beef up front.’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/73YJXY7R4FA5PIIWZDA5WRI3CI.JPG?auth=99f2b07062a72fa415686a447cc8ed1b1cc07981b906b7b3446c9759391b83e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2646&amp;height=1764</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Lacale London (94) reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/7-metro-atlanta-wing-spots-to-try-from-hidden-gems-to-hibachi/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T14:49:10.771Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T14:49:10.771Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 metro Atlanta wing spots to try, from hidden gems to hibachi]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[therealfoodstalker,the real food stalker,hot wings,atlanta wings,best wings atlanta,best hot wings atlanta,best buffalo wings atlanta,buffalo wings atlanta,lemon pepper wings,lemon pepper wings atlanta,where to get lemon pepper wet atlanta,where to get wings in atlanta,wings on wheat,strikeout wingz,boba mi mcdonough,boba mi atlanta,wings r us,trap wingz,fletchers place,fletchers place decatur,buffalo bar atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/47PZKLCKNVHMRMEKBVVIJAG3D4.jpeg?auth=0212b29ff6e95c5c005f9908a9cd1eb437a6634d901a1c362bbc2166609f2904&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2160&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hot wings from Wings on Wheat (left), Trap Wingz (center) and Buffalo Bar (right), all recommended by Justin Brown, aka the Real Food Stalker. (Justin Brown for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-goes-back-to-back-as-womens-track-and-field-wins-national-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T14:47:12.768Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T14:47:12.768Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia goes back-to-back as women’s track and field wins national title]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MC6Z5BS635F3XOU5VTHOSH6OME.jpeg?auth=243c47a5a174f5120ef93628cc61ae0506ebcce6e91a25a8351f3075c45d55f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3091&amp;height=2061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Georgia women's track and field team celebrates its national title Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. (Courtesy of UGAAA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/perez-white-help-braves-slip-by-mets/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T14:26:12.963Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T14:26:12.963Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pérez, White help Braves slip by Mets]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4VUDNGOT5FCT3LQZZFZNCMO4OI.jpg?auth=9c8f141fff41fd989c1cf7c6cd61282c73112a04a5995b9c5341180d30814a46&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4038&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher Martín Pérez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/following-detour-signs-not-gps-and-other-lessons-from-i-285-closures/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T14:16:40.065Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T14:16:40.065Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Following detour signs, not GPS, and other lessons from I-285 closures]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZZHAFZ2FZRA4FOPJDERNL5UAVM.jpg?auth=c6bcb6697b60e79f667de4f57dae9b93b6a4f3b21042211f25b9c199b050c50a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2436&amp;height=1370</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A detour sign directs I-20 eastbound traffic during the first weekend that a stretch of I-285 was closed for construction work on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Cassidy Alexander/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-makes-texas-pay-for-its-mistakes-collects-first-win-in-omaha/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T13:44:09.697Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T13:44:09.697Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Step on the throat:’ UGA baseball makes Texas pay for its mistakes in Omaha]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QW4ZAR7UFNC5BAOAHQ6ZETYSYI.JPG?auth=26ff2edb43a5ed486eca8ac4540b04450628572ae6acf0a1b8b454c4ec35a24b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1616&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia pitcher Joey Volchko pitches during the Bulldogs' College World Series against Texas on Saturday, June 13, 2026. 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Harrison has coaching continuity for the first time in his professional career, with defensive coordinator Kevin Ulbrich and position coach Nate Ollie returning despite the team's head-coaching change. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/to-chief-darin-schierbaum-atlanta-needs-more-policing-and-prosecution-today/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T13:15:15.535Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T13:15:15.535Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[To Chief Darin Schierbaum: Atlanta needs more policing and prosecution today]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DDFGVEVWNVHHHFSQ7AWLHTIMZM.jpg?auth=6aa22c6eb1b74bd28b059bb91c0e079e3ce35eb6c167d6ad712dacf9b60694ec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6774&amp;height=4516</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Police officers work the opening day of the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/marta-service-disrupted-after-man-struck-by-train-at-civic-center-station/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T13:13:48.81Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T13:13:48.81Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MARTA train service restored after Civic Center incident]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[marta disruption]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GLJ5QPVBLBFDTMXZNEELNGN5TE.jpg?auth=6b525c7dddd74d1033494960af2f35e10f328ff64ea61e2afdf42487efdc3235&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5889&amp;height=3926</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Saturday incident at the Civic Center station disrupted MARTA rail service. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/breaking-4-star-ot-kennedee-jackson-flips-from-florida-to-georgia-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T13:02:35.99Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T13:02:35.99Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[4-star Lithonia OT Kennedee Jackson flips from Florida to Georgia football]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting,Kennedee Jackson ,Lithonia High football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WTRFYB3DE5DGZMFMZXMHELWEFQ.jpg?auth=0848fb55a858e6c94ac400f9241296eec5a14def7a4ab8365f07395409aec1df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[4-star Lithonia High School OT Kennedee "KJ" Jackson is now one of the top prospects in the nation for the Class of 2027. It's quite the contrast after he didn't even have a single scholarship offer back in December of 2025. (Jeff Sentell/ DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/as-georgia-baseball-advances-in-the-winners-bracket-whats-next-for-the-bulldogs/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T13:02:00.27Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T13:02:00.27Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What’s next for Georgia baseball in the winner’s bracket?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2YRFJFWSOVB5FKHSTOL3ZZOJEA.jpg?auth=4b43430df64b292ef473c57cc2700c6d2c1dfbcec251cb13acfd3b831c1a2e0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma's Brendan Brock (left) and Kyle Branch celebrate after beating Alabama 9-0 in the College World Series on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. (Vera Nieuwenhuis/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/rockdale-firefighter-killed-in-on-duty-rollover-crash-identified/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T12:10:31.689Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T12:10:31.689Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rockdale firefighter killed in on-duty rollover crash identified]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[firetruck crash georgia,firefighter killed in georgia,rockdale county]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/52IL7LSK7NAX5GFYDETXBEOGNE.jpg?auth=537eec9cb910eb673c984e3d86bd0dc822376fc36943b93d499f8d95f971c919&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3261&amp;height=1834</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rockdale County firefighter Juan Antonia Smith, 26, died in an on-duty crash as crews headed to a structure fire Friday, June 12, 2026. 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(Phil Skinner/AJC 2013)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/amid-world-cup-pomp-photographs-honor-quiet-grit-of-college-cheerleaders/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T10:00:04.554Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T10:00:04.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Amid World Cup pomp, photographs honor quiet grit of college cheerleaders ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[FIFA,World Cup,Atlatna,The CTR,CNN Center,Jill Frank,photography,“Discordant Structure”,Brenau University]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZTPPYX3FBRHVNLIXAU77SLF644.jpg?auth=8e74d8480b7ddd91b23610e2e0b6553e5394830c4458bcf41a1cfe8f27a25829&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2203&amp;height=1619</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["I wanted the strength, I wanted the seriousness, I wanted the gladiator-type energy,” Atlanta photographer Jill Frank said of her "Discordant Structure" photographs. (Courtesy of Madison Nunes)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/sweeten-fathers-day-with-georgia-made-hickory-syrup/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T09:00:04.787Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T09:00:04.787Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sweeten Father’s Day with Georgia-made hickory syrup]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia products,georgia agriculture,slow food,slow food georgia,north georgia food,hickory syrup,how hickory syrup is made,hickory syrup georgia,best hickory syrup,best maple syrup alternatives,best syrup alternatives,georgia syrup,fathers day gifts,georgia made gifts,made in georgia,sutton mill creek,sutton mill creek syrup,sutton mill hickory syrup]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IA6QESBAGJGS3J3CW5W2OP6IKY.jpg?auth=23e3eb649eda3d881080afb62b0c6487102ab6de6828309bb83dd8a80bcc671b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1599&amp;height=1199</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Beth Palmer, co-founder of Sutton Mill Creek Syrup, offers samples of her hickory syrup at festivals around the Southeast. (Courtesy of Sutton Mill Creek Syrup Co.)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-texas-college-world-series-game-in-delay-due-to-inclement-weather/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-14T02:20:39.601Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-14T02:20:39.601Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia-Texas College World Series game time pushed back after weather delay]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OBXUGL3ZCFBETKSHYLQF3FWPBQ.JPG?auth=731bccad662aa419f75acd7cb3f162402477b88811075090caa5d03c8fb3aea2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1616&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rain comes down at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, ahead of Georgia-Texas Saturday in the College World Series.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-baseball-lands-its-first-transfer-portal-position-player/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T21:40:00.268Z</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>2026-06-13T21:40:00.268Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia baseball lands its first transfer portal position player ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/C2XA7O5R3NDIHLDKCN7F4OJBIU.jpg?auth=b575b0b98479dfef996c3bd5121fb4a9bd85796474075d2db909b37709d69b87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs fans and players cheer as Liberty Flames exchange pitchers during the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/little-bear-owners-plan-east-atlanta-wine-bar-more-from-atls-restaurant-scene/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T20:53:36.578Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T20:53:36.578Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Little Bear owners plan East Atlanta wine bar & more from ATL’s restaurant scene]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurants,new atlanta restaurants,best atlanta restaurants,best restaurants atlanta,atlanta restaurant openings,atlanta restaurant closings,little bear,little bear atlanta,bar schmutzi,bar schmutzi atlanta,bar incognito,el tesoro,golestan,peachtree corners restaurants,la cueva atlanta,la cueva ponce,new restaurants ponce city market,ponce city market,mikkelson's market,jenchan's,bicicletta peachtree city,peachtree city restaurants,new itialian restaurant peachtree city,j alexanders,j alexanders peachtree city,likeminds,brewdog,brewdog atlanta,207 peachtree,peachtree sporting club,american drive atlanta,sagra wine bar,sagra atlanta,varuni napoli atlanta,centennial yards,palo santo,palo santo atlanta,palo santo west midtown,palo santo closing]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/E6DTCGRUPZBY7NAKC74T7RMR5U.jpg?auth=6658a9dc75da9a95240bb53df059e2811c3bb29b6d5c849c5438a2ec92c27c30&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4991&amp;height=3327</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Little Bear chef and owner Jarrett Stieber pours a glass of wine in the restaurant. In June, he announced plans for a second restaurant, a wine bar called Bar Schmutzi coming to East Atlanta. (Bailey Garrot for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/inspire/2026/06/sweet-tea-sing-out/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-13T18:59:09.204Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:59:09.204Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sweet Tea: Sing out ]]></news:title></news:news></url></urlset>