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Each year, the nonprofit collects donations for the Thanksgiving food drive. (Natrice Miller/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/what-the-k-beauty-revolution-reveals-about-the-importance-of-inclusion/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T10:17:05.209Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:17:05.209Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What the K-beauty revolution reveals about the importance of inclusion]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[beauty industry diversity,k-beauty,monica ravichandran,diversity in k beauty,k pop,south korean skincare,corsrx,espoir,etude,innisfree]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QMREDI5TPXJNSXQHNHWCZDJY6E.jpg?auth=9cd49de3dd75a8894e000cd8468f23e09e596decf0dad0d4f814d1d3618b2614&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4592&amp;height=3061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Actresses Song Jia (left) and Youn Yuh-Jung (center) and the pop star Rosé celebrate the Korean beauty brand Sulwhasoo at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2023. Korean beauty, or K-beauty as it is more commonly called, has become increasingly popular in America in the last two decades. (Ye Fan/The New York Times 2023)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/reckless-cuts-to-the-university-system-of-georgias-budget-will-be-painful/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T10:16:03.799Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:16:03.799Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reckless cuts to the University System of Georgia’s budget will be painful ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/L6B4BQCRLBFFNGB7G55LX27JI4.JPG?auth=da6b690fe726d8b02bd3d9089071259eb311ee2e4b9f93358133394ab669381e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2448&amp;height=1632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The state Senate’s $34 million cut to the University System of Georgia is purportedly based on the assumption online classes cost less than in-person ones. (Andrew Davis Tucker/University of Georgia)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/am-atl-in-our-backyard/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T10:15:29.607Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:15:29.607Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: In our backyard]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/an-appreciation-for-scottie-schefflers-quiet-stardom/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T10:10:36.443Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:10:36.443Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[An appreciation for Scottie Scheffler’s quiet stardom]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FOHDLIQOMBCARNIDB7ZT4HL32I.jpg?auth=5fd75b65d6aea52d44b06547d8aa03d097b7bb3d7065e63b91f2ee0c9def2dbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6493&amp;height=4329</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler hits his tee shot on the seventh hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Augusta. (Matt Slocum/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/atlanta-banned-data-centers-in-most-of-the-city-one-is-trying-anyway/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T10:00:10.953Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:00:10.953Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta banned data centers in most of the city. One is trying anyway.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FQKF5QUH3RFXDAJMARNWCLK7I4.png?auth=404753b906fdd55a6785b40f7b3a494836188c0e80b322e3a56fdabcd2d1ad11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=12801&amp;height=7467</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: Philip Robibero/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/what-do-lil-jon-jimmy-carter-and-13-grammys-have-in-common-kabir-sehgal/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T10:00:11.396Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:00:11.396Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What do Lil Jon, Jimmy Carter and 13 Grammys have in common? Kabir Sehgal.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7YDFQDA2TJCDBKYJ2N4T3JYKB4.jpg?auth=f4028d61e8a41d0631a44a37da05d70505ea4ecb6d58ecba516626734ab64ac8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kabir Sehgal at Tree Sound Studios in Norcross. The Atlanta producer and 13-time Grammy winner released an album of lo-fi renditions of classic American patriotic songs ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. (Olivia Bowdoin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/in-initiative-bonds-of-friendship-outgame-dungeons-dragons/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T10:00:08.851Z</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>2026-04-08T10:00:08.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In ‘Initiative,’ bonds of friendship outgame Dungeons & Dragons ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[“Initiative”,Aurora Theatre,Lawrenceville,theater review,world premiere,Jacob York]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZSQDBXRKZJFADEZD7S5JDI3EII.jpg?auth=3dbb8be74ee43dc31da59e2e02668a9e55affa62b38b80af87d0ad448d92c0c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cast of "Initiative," a world premiere from Atlanta playwright Jacob York, includes (from left) Avani Lesane, Cole Ferguson, Tyshawn Gooden and Julio Zaconet Valentin. Aurora Theatre is presenting it on the Lawrenceville Arts Center's Metro Waterproofing Stage through April 19. (Courtesy of Aurora Theatre)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/02/atlanta-arts-events-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T10:00:08.353Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:00:08.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[events,things to do,metro Atlanta,Atlanta,arts,culture,weekend events,dance,theater,visual art,music]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Q7MYTOT3DBCS7GWJZDSOFFMSDE.jpg?auth=73b31aaa5060acc88e672f1b0ceb133fab12080ae9e46f47527c0ec2472dce71&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=693</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Vega Quartet will perform a program featuring music about flowers and gardens at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Saturday, April 11. Quartet members are (from left) Joseph Skerik (viola), Jessica Shuang Wu (violin), Emily Daggett Smith (violin) and Guang Wang (cello). (Photo courtesy of the Vega Quartet/Fernando Decillis)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-write-7/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T10:00:00.594Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:00:00.594Z</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/where-does-uga-stand-with-the-states-top-2028-prospect-i-love-it-in-athens/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T09:57:48.534Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:57:48.534Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Where does UGA stand with the state’s top 2028 prospect? ‘I love it in Athens’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2CTAYBTU65DL5FARRJEBANLY7U.jpg?auth=0b432c777d13a0d46f14b869768ce461b6bf7ac94a2c98f9e3024531394add1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=12000&amp;height=8000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[5-star safety Casey Barner is the top-ranked prospect in the state of Georgia for the Class of 2028. (Jeff Sentell/ DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/joseph-contreras-is-just-enjoying-the-moment-ahead-of-mlb-vs-vandy-decision/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T09:57:09.652Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:57:09.652Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joseph Contreras is ‘just enjoying the moment’ ahead of MLB vs. Vandy decision]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MC3DFE7ALVF3PC4U4IZHLC4354.JPG?auth=6b94f3e492433dd7f746ed1e8acd3ff159a17e2959e5f7c747b8ebab6bad0efc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3767&amp;height=2511</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Blessed Trinity starting pitcher Joseph Contreras delivers during the first inning against Harrison in their GHSA baseball game at Blessed Trinity, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 6-2. Joseph Contreras is the son of former MLB star Jose Contreras. Joseph, 17-years-old, is a senior commit to Vanderbilt, and recently pitched for Brazil in the World Baseball Classic. While pitching for Brazil against USA, he even got MLB MVP Aaron Judge to ground out into a double play. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-brawl-with-beat-angels/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T09:35:14.516Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:35:14.516Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves brawl with, beat Angels]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta braves,mlb,major league baseball,anaheim angels]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X7BXTPLPCBGWJJFOKPSF6ANEFY.jpg?auth=c68857e67a211de0e778ab3d44764c6dceced9032c2c0a9905868df6aafe513e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2476&amp;height=1651</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels' Jorge Soler (12) and Atlanta Braves' Reynaldo López (40) fight during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/dreams-for-georgia-students-realized-with-need-based-scholarships/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T09:00:06.002Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:00:06.002Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DREAMS for Georgia students realized with need-based scholarships]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GV2L7DCEPRG6FEHZSEFJJ3AH6Y.JPG?auth=c506bc5ba4ea797b0a992e6946dffe1b19dce2163963f53f0fa35a80c828267d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The statehouse passed a bill Thursday to fund the DREAMS scholarship, a program that will offer students with significant financial need up to $3,000 a year. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/8-atlanta-pop-ups-you-cant-miss-this-week-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T09:00:07.789Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:00:07.789Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[8 Atlanta pop-ups you can’t miss this week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[pop ups,atlanta pop ups,atlanta restaurants,Pizza Kusina,Sidetracked Wine,char kingz,Talat Market,Puma Yu's,side quest,Amerikajin,Bar Monolith,Grow where you are,murrell's row spirits,Buen provecho,teresa Martinez,so so fed,gigi's Italian kitchen,ATL Shuck boyz,camburger]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YONKBN4VAZAXNLYOMM3TQ3VUHY.jpg?auth=927a583bf402e5bac8d6e30c9bca38b5f61a99cda6f23ff63ae697613ad44b09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3240&amp;height=2430</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left: Rod Lassiter (Talat Market), Sam Gibbon (Puma Yu's), Pete Amadhanirundr (Puma Yu's), Parnass Savang (Talat Market) and Ally Smith (Puma Yu's). (Courtesy of Parnass Savang)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/easter-weekend-shootings-put-pressure-on-atlantas-youth-violence-strategy/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T09:00:01.658Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:00:01.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Easter weekend shootings put pressure on Atlanta’s youth violence strategy]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[City of Atlanta,Mayor Andre Dickens,Summer of the Youth,Atlanta City Council,FIFA World Cup,Homicides,Homicide Rate,Atlanta City Hall,Piedmont Park,Shootings]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IZLZ6DQVCRHELJ35AYW2KIYEXE.JPG?auth=cf091dd97115724a9a973da6b0019b8afdf02a6736ba828a354b2d019a8e0ef4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5357&amp;height=3571</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mayor Andre Dickens speaks during a press conference at the Atlanta Police Department Public Safety Headquarters in Atlanta on Monday, April 6, 2026. The press conference was held to discuss the violence that took place over the weekend during the 404 Day celebration in Piedmont Park. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/herstory/2026/04/this-trailblazing-atlanta-doctor-broke-barriers-in-sports-medicine/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T09:00:05.136Z</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>2026-04-08T09:00:05.136Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This trailblazing Atlanta doctor broke barriers in sports medicine]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X43QB52EXJEGZF5453QVOJWMW4.jpg?auth=0f1856bd26dc3cc90246b7f3695f0c80da5f75d3957f8636ba7788a1287423e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2611</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr. Letha Griffin is a trailblazing Atlanta doctor who broke barriers in sports medicine. (Courtesy of Letha Griffin)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/benches-clear-in-braves-angels-game/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T05:14:39.845Z</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>2026-04-08T05:14:39.845Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Benches clear in Braves-Angels game]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FZFO3OPEZFGDHG5DFVPHCYOLNI.jpg?auth=b7e7b843de20a54b095bc909bd67ad79dd49951b875f9ace83ce435a6b72c99e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2276&amp;height=1517</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Angels' Jorge Soler (12) is tackled to the ground by Atlanta Braves players as a fight breaks out during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. 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(Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/sean-murphy-expected-to-begin-rehab-assignment-friday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T02:41:35.418Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:41:35.418Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sean Murphy expected to begin rehab assignment Friday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QNLA75E4GJAMLIAS4VPTRUVCGQ.jpg?auth=91cc662e2e00fee9c2dcb4806bb61b3a99c62c1da364381a397150f9ed84e12d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5743&amp;height=4056</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy watches a live batting practice session during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in North Port, Fla. 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They want peace and freedom. ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KJKRVCOGJBEKHDV3Z7UAGL3JCE.png?auth=002b85ad5a5bf1fc9ae619c6a476dfdf3ac437acc3d205b00021e9719be26f67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero/AJC | Source: Getty, Pexels)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-may-not-get-all-the-lessons-from-upcoming-matchups-with-cavs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T21:28:53.682Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T21:28:53.682Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks may not get all the lessons from upcoming matchups with Cavs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta hawks,nba,nba playoffs,cleveland cavaliers]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AIIWLOJWFRATZCEQHRTRWR5KVQ.JPG?auth=db310a086fe14655f689a59bf51525fec7c97648c90f14873c1e4e9641228ea4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5443&amp;height=3629</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder (right) talks with Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (center) during a break in their game against the Orlando Magic at State Farm Arena, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Jason Getz/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/new-uga-womens-basketball-coach-says-shes-loud-passionate-feisty/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T21:13:48.871Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T21:13:48.871Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New UGA women’s basketball coach says she’s ‘loud,’ ‘passionate,’ ‘feisty’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3SHSU7OBANC2DPD7WSDCSNBAEQ.JPG?auth=354a1fcc4b1dc2c33a5665a679fc5f6323dd07ab3fafd4ec940f1861a9062f01&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Georgia women's basketball coach Ayla Guzzardo speaks at an introductory news conference at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall in Athens on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/kirby-smart-reveals-why-he-doesnt-get-to-carve-out-time-to-watch-the-masters/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T20:50:17.368Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T20:50:17.368Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kirby Smart reveals why he doesn’t get to carve out time to watch the Masters]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/56AVBDYGPREUBNHM2AMCJ3MUDY.jpg?auth=d2185861acdf3b997a80c02f2fcb5e8f9ce4c62082d9fd8da99b1da56a4394dc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia coach Kirby Smart represented the Bulldogs in 2024 in the 17th annual Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Ga. 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Smart said he doesn't expect much if anything will change to the format of this year's end-of-spring scrimmage April 18 at Sanford Stadium. 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More workers are returning to the airport now that they're being paid again. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/the-masters-2026-live-updates-from-augusta-national/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T19:55:35.749Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T19:55:35.749Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Masters 2026: Bryson DeChambeau could put homemade clubs into play]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NMMUFHKDKREZHLOGHCJBTFEEGU.JPG?auth=2c7ac54700b593d780bcffbffafde486788ac975b44ed90050319e5b8cba8ace&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5476&amp;height=3651</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Patrons walk on the first fairway crosswalk in front of the main scoreboard during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. 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These teams solve 2,000 pieces in under 90 minutes.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F04-07-2026%2Ft_beb0401ad14248b88cb35f8441eda6cc_name_20260406_DailyVerticals_SpeedPuzzling_ACE_V5_00_00_27_13_Still001.png?auth=6a9040ca1b87c0e7436d177a7b380a4deec7aefececcbc36802318413b7b9d89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/delta-to-raise-bag-fees-amid-ongoing-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T18:35:11.285Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:35:11.285Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Delta to raise bag fees amid ongoing Iran war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Q5Q2QIAPPJCOFF3XHYJTGETA2I.jpg?auth=26f295bf3ec0925e468065705d1298e032a317b5f8c929f4237622a564f12a95&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7548&amp;height=5032</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Delta employees process checked bags at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Unless you have certain perks, that bag will cost you more to get it on the plane. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/campy-atlanta-gay-film-screening-series-wussyvision-celebrates-10-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T18:33:35.988Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:33:35.988Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Campy Atlanta gay film screening series WussyVision celebrates 10 years]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[WussyVision,Plaza Theatre,Wussy Mag,queer,movies,film,screenings,gay,drag]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B3CP4BDZLVHJNHLUG7QTYTRX5E.png?auth=1878d3693f2eec8e324c55f6631b81505a4dabe00138da838470ef44e115c3a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[WussyVision is a screening series that turns cult films into full-blown events. 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McIlroy won the 2025 Masters. (Jason Getz/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/bronx-rapper-lil-tjay-arrested-in-connection-with-offset-shooting/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T17:10:25.492Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T17:10:25.492Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bronx rapper Lil Tjay arrested in connection with Offset shooting]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Lil Tjay,Offset,shooting,Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,Migos]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OEFK2ERKGJ52ZM74T2WCRNLNBU.jpg?auth=51905fb02d494ce591a24f1599c8c57bda909a14d7d323fbc3189e5a4d02773f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1999</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Offset, Georgia native and former member of Migos, was shot Monday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC 2024)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/georgia-based-hypersonic-plane-startup-hermeus-moves-hq-to-california/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T17:05:28.059Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T17:05:28.059Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia-based hypersonic plane startup Hermeus moves HQ to California]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RLG4AR74YBCCHLB2AAJO76K5HM.jpg?auth=b9253bfd966e17f86878e9b837b58e3ba7d9123cafa57eda62c2ff12ea68c705&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hermeus on Thursday, March 28, 2024 unveiled its Quarterhorse Mk1 aircraft at its facilities in Doraville, Georgia. 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(Ken Sugiura/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/runoff-to-replace-mtg-tests-gop-hold-in-14th-district/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T13:35:02.03Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:35:02.03Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Runoff to replace MTG tests GOP hold in 14th District]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PHXSQI3RSJGKBGUGRAEJCQHDDY.jpg?auth=f7c2202264a4f73500ec7c61edd2b04697e56ae78869f7a742e7fd8d922906c2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5551&amp;height=3677</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Voters enter and exit the Senior Citizen Center in Etowa during the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/masters-is-overdue-to-produce-another-champion-from-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T12:52:10.229Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:52:10.229Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masters is overdue to produce another champion from Georgia]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[masters,the masters,pga tour,larry mize,augusta national]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/INLRB25MSOM7Q6AGTCGPCEVXXY.jpg?auth=cb7ce443ce5a1e5105785574488ee9bb3c0f80c8292dd3c45b494b67fb016d70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4344&amp;height=3484</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Russell Henley and caddie Andrew Sanders on the first fairway during second round of the Masters golf tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/masters-week-underway-without-tiger-woods-hes-got-a-big-fight-ahead/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T12:51:23.038Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:51:23.038Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masters week underway without Tiger Woods: ‘He’s got a big fight ahead’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/S4TY5ENQFRAY5CX62RHNOW2GBU.jpg?auth=0bf4794418a79b2262c448593944806832e97f88dfd116ecdd41093a56aba9b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7145&amp;height=4766</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods — pictured speaking after the Genesis Invitational in February — pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. (Caroline Brehman/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/thank-you-augusta-national-for-always-reminding-us-to-enjoy-the-moment/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T12:50:36.972Z</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>2026-04-07T12:50:36.972Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thank you, Augusta National, for always reminding us to enjoy the moment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ARTF2JGOWRGR5A73TYFEYWGUCY.JPG?auth=abf223d05224ec75e10e62dae5a17e976b76e91cb09a3144d56dffe2e72ab7ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3794&amp;height=2529</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A pin flag is shown on the ninth green during a practice round at the Masters on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Augusta. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/for-a-first-time-masters-attendee-the-experience-lives-up-to-all-the-hype/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T12:48:41.215Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:48:41.215Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[For a first-time Masters attendee, the experience lives up to all the hype]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[masters,the masters,pga tour,golf]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/G6H3CQT4ERES3KKENPIJPGW2AE.JPG?auth=1e070913e7aebf2c26c33d7487c3efe8c8931da3b7f1b3f285c7633ea3654e20&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5917&amp;height=3945</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AJC Senior Sports Editor Rod Beard poses in front of the main scoreboard along the first fairway during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament Monday, April 6, 2026 in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/masters-gnome-craze-reaches-hunger-games-levels-amid-final-edition-rumors/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T12:46:11.92Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:46:11.92Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masters gnome craze reaches ‘Hunger Games’ levels amid final edition rumors]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[the masters,masters,pga tour,golf]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UQUMMY45OZAJ3FWOADC7E7KTTE.JPG?auth=fbddb79f511c2e80a6597d9d450834e430eec867429d6fb587a8c77144be6643&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6608&amp;height=4407</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Masters gnome is shown near the golf shop during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/everything-to-know-about-pimento-cheese-this-masters-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T12:43:16.394Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:43:16.394Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Everything to know about pimento cheese this Masters week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[pimento cheese,masters pimento cheese sandwich,masters pimento cheese,masters sandwich,masters pimento cheese recipe,pimento cheese recipe,masters pimento cheese secret ingredient,pimento cheese masters,augusta pimento cheese,augusta pimento cheese recipe,masters 2026,the masters,masters tournament,masters food,the masters food,the masters sandwich,how to make the masters pimento cheese]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5B6MUV3AVG6EKNDUQAQWGD6STM.jpg?auth=f59a57ba742a71a9516d9a79aa67c9f0dede32d30f5246339a6b04b225a4ac61&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4896&amp;height=2754</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pimento cheese sandwiches are sold at a concession stand during a practice round prior to the start of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 3, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-learn-lesson-in-loss-to-potential-playoff-foe-knicks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T12:37:39.273Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:37:39.273Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks learn ‘lesson’ in loss to potential playoff foe Knicks]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta hawks,new york knicks,nba,nba playoffs]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3EXN3AC3BFAXXJHFJZNHBHKUTI.jpg?auth=b17c9971674bc0a6e862df93f7a21bf72a2f62ca0da218e107ffc5fd44f03a14&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4892&amp;height=3261</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker said the action against the Knicks on Monday night felt like a playoff game. (Colin Hubbard/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/sale-socked-for-six-in-braves-loss-to-angels/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T11:41:19.423Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T11:41:19.423Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sale socked for six in Braves’ loss to Angels]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/A5YJFOARARAJZCIGLMSOSDYNRQ.jpg?auth=0fbdfdf5f89109a3d9317fbb2397099448e039d2cd52ed8fd60286cfa5bbf05f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4234&amp;height=2823</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale had three good innings, then the wheels came off in the fourth when he hit Angels designated hitter Yoan Moncada with a pitch Monday, April 6, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (Caroline Brehman/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/georgia-lawmakers-made-a-big-mistake-not-to-pass-election-legislation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T11:08:02.222Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T11:08:02.222Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia lawmakers made a big mistake not to pass election legislation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B2D3LZJHXRDGPPZI2VNYD2PHSA.jpg?auth=1a5dcd19ada84dcb579efc94b89180f3fc54b0d8c107207c3dc7e0fb55741759&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5084&amp;height=3390</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Voting machines are seen at the Bartow County Election office, Jan. 25, 2024, in Cartersville, Ga. (Mike Stewart/AP File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/atlanta-rapper-offset-shot-near-florida-casino-in-stable-condition/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T11:07:15.058Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T11:07:15.058Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta rapper Offset shot near Florida casino, in stable condition ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CFPSSRO5AWRBQDSYPHKLFGXRT4.jpg?auth=ac4f3f0e0bfa4f85ad61166b1792d2f9983bd35954731ef75a93e40801631fcd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1926</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Offset, shown during a performance at the Coca-Cola Roxy in 2024, was shot in Florida on Monday, April 6, 2026. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/gop-super-pac-commits-record-44m-to-oust-ossoff-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T10:57:32.785Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:57:32.785Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GOP super PAC commits record $44M to oust Ossoff in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GQMSKYWA5ZBRLKGMQQ5VBR5SBE.JPG?auth=b9a5eea9e86586f5744bcce9a7b206ea02648c203f523f1e1859bb70ff8712fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5460&amp;height=3640</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic U.S. Sen. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/jackson-gets-new-endorsement-in-bruising-gop-race-for-georgia-governor/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T10:47:28.128Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:47:28.128Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jackson gets new endorsement in bruising GOP race for Georgia governor]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QHL2G56RBJAXZD7TWT2CMYLQEM.JPG?auth=a4f4299aee89d43852b81ff028d84ee2cec14cc3e86147a845f63e0c63a10d66&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2201</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King arrives to file paperwork to run for reelection at the Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, March 2, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/am-atl-the-race-before-the-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T10:28:24.891Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:28:24.891Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: The race before the race]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/congress-must-enact-permanent-solution-to-end-shutdowns-and-airport-disruption/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T10:00:06.15Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:00:06.15Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Congress must enact permanent solution to end shutdowns and airport disruption]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/P3F7UZ6PDBCDLNBCSDNL52U2OA.jpg?auth=2b781fa7a6cb2d53f8fbc1a2dae0132dea7cfab935b2b8d6329b20b67ddff165&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6606&amp;height=4404</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morning travelers line up inside the south terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/coffee-parties-and-more-foodie-events-to-check-out-this-week-in-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T10:00:06.856Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:00:06.856Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coffee parties and more foodie events to check out this week in Atlanta]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[coffee parties near me,coffee parties trend,what are coffee parties,songkran festival,thai new year,songkran festival near me,cocktails,soft clubbing,coffee shops near me,restaurants,atlanta restaurants,food events,events in atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RTIEIVQ7EVBN5ESCLAFXOSMKBU.jpg?auth=95b0d6d2c153df0a320ece339a8e4163875f08c6ba80e4975fc8542adf6f0850&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4671&amp;height=3503</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Head to Palo Santo this weekend for its daytime House Brew Party. (Courtesy of Palo Santo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/in-dog-mom-howling-laughs-support-a-story-of-opening-up-to-love/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T10:00:07.063Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:00:07.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In ‘Dog Mom,’ howling laughs support a story of opening up to love]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA["Dog Mom",theater review,Horizon Theatre,playwright Tate Elizabeth Hanyok]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XI2XLHGKENG4NNZFBG6TQXQ3TE.JPG?auth=eef65ed76a2de2083b56f96a56c4bf383c52d4fb2dd6e24a765584d28e517d0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marcie Miller (left) and Megan Hayes, as pet parent and pooch, form a strong connection in Horizon Theatre Company's "Dog Mom." (Lisa Adler/Courtesy of Horizon Theatre Company)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-write-6/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T10:00:02.618Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T10:00:02.618Z</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/opinion/2026/04/georgia-families-need-property-tax-relief-but-burt-jones-failed-to-deliver/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T09:36:19.927Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T09:36:19.927Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia families need property tax relief, but Burt Jones failed to deliver]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IWHTBVYZ7JFMBHD4X7YGDTVVIY.JPG?auth=c86723127627cb29ea5c94d57c7bf7658f65d2dc98461083708ae8544328b650&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4130&amp;height=2753</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks on the last day of the legislative session, Sine Die, at the Senate in the Capitol, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgians-could-see-income-property-tax-relief-in-coming-months/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T09:00:07.035Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T09:00:07.035Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgians could see income, property tax relief in coming months]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R545P7RANNC3PHWNEIOFVEWYAY.jpg?auth=d4b92aaf610c141e8ddec6b37345e06a79ce8c4151f50681a27881c788503cf7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5280&amp;height=3956</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A neighborhood near Lawrenceville's Alexander Park is seen in this photo from Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. A bill passed by the Georgia General Assembly would cap property tax increases at the rate of inflation. It awaits Gov. Brian Kemp's signature. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/pulse/2026/04/want-to-live-longer-blue-zone-research-points-to-these-5-daily-habits/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T09:00:05.572Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T09:00:05.572Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Want to live longer? Blue Zone research points to these 5 daily habits]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FKS54LDR6ZGKPE374AJPPHN2PU.jpg?auth=4b431579c4a530cdc561a0b858a5cd00c0e4ab0a74eb9c1fdf2f1264ebac301a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=573</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ikaria, Greece is one of the world's Blue Zones, places where time outdoors, simple food and strong community have kept people living very long lives for generations. (Leeturtle/Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/why-financial-literacy-is-needed-in-more-us-classrooms/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T09:00:07.15Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T09:00:07.15Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why financial literacy is needed in more U.S. classrooms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TBRP5BOWKURNGSLVVIEJSA7EA4.jpg?auth=1ad3b4f89574b0ece774c620b3f50b632df459d35c657ccc572530b92f6b7aa8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More states are requiring a stand-alone financial literacy course as a high school graduation requirement.(Bridget Bennett/The New York Times file photo)
                      ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/kandiss-taylor-theyre-lyin-that-i-freakin-blew-up-some-guidestones/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T09:00:08.477Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T09:00:08.477Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kandiss Taylor: ‘They’re lyin’ that I freakin’ blew up some Guidestones’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PTHQKOPRFVEKRN2DT32FFCRI5Q.JPG?auth=4b7e81ff900c291ab0b6af0538e30e11f8acf56fdf07c529b69772468c5b0c24&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican Kandiss Taylor, who is running for Congress, is interviewed while waiting in line to file paperwork to run for election at the Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, March 2, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-go-cold-down-the-stretch-fall-to-knicks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T03:32:24.179Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:32:24.179Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks go cold down the stretch, fall to Knicks ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AP4Q4CRJNVE75MJI2C3M76Q36E.jpg?auth=5d940857b7210fe7a8371c7a41ad7c8811df530a5f08ce4256dac9b0017827c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4223&amp;height=2815</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) goes up to shoot against New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/dream-scenario-atlanta-acquires-two-time-all-star-angel-reese-in-trade/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T03:14:47.542Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-07T03:14:47.542Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta Dream acquire two-time All-Star Angel Reese in trade]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[angel reese,atlanta dream,wnba]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R4SBIF6P4NDDFEPY54C4IQYR3U.jpg?auth=1cf68411ead1a7e6f37b658ce2fba3415fb977351eb908f359bf8fc5971cf431&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2089&amp;height=1393</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) follows the play during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The Atlanta Dream traded for her on Monday. (Brandon Wade/AP File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/is-georgias-newest-football-commit-really-related-to-dwight-eisenhower/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T22:07:24.68Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T22:07:24.68Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Is Georgia’s newest football commit really related to Dwight Eisenhower?  ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XPPOOERKINF4VCUWXUKV74QSKE.jpg?auth=5b4ce4c7986fa06bba78c772b0e157954d9b1deec7c6c67950f9b12f1fe07923&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1320&amp;height=869</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[3-star Lowndes High School OL prospect Abram Eisenhower grew up rooting for Georgia football. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Class of 2027 prospect also says he is a distant relative of U.S. general and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. (Courtesy of Abram Eisenhower)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/large-police-presence-near-piedmont-park-some-entrances-blocked-off/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T21:11:12.159Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T21:11:12.159Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta mayor says he’ll enforce teen curfews following last weekend’s shootings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R7OKJAMSFVCLJLFZ3YBECI2R7E.jpg?auth=aaf76035e85d47af1f609435fe05c9f40b355d2d4f2d13492090d760ad6f9de3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=720&amp;height=405</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tianah Robinson, 16, was killed Saturday night after gunfire erupted inside Piedmont Park, authorities said. The teen's grieving family has launched an online fundraiser to help with funeral expenses. (Photo from GoFundMe)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-baseball-hands-no-4-mississippi-state-first-3-home-losses-of-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T19:39:22.171Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T19:39:22.171Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia baseball hands No. 4 Mississippi State first 3 home losses of season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6MRXHNSJBFB4XP3FTUWAOLGXFQ.jpg?auth=c341d16822fa044d1e662486003fcd20fcf2cc11529367539835e6495e8cf80d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5469&amp;height=3646</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia catcher Brennan Hudson bats during a game against Arkansas at Foley Field in Athens on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/get-a-first-look-at-ajcs-relaunched-youtube-channel/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T17:59:28.578Z</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>2026-04-06T17:59:28.578Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Get a first look at AJC’s relaunched YouTube channel]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XQT25T4FABDJLFUISXRU5TCURE.png?auth=9382df3b864201ed004788eecc1104975525f72b10b015dcec9a797ea521172c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The AJC's YouTube series "Curiosities of the South" drops on April 14, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-tech-baseball-sweeps-california-extends-its-win-streak-to-8-games/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T17:44:55.316Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T17:44:55.316Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech baseball sweeps California, extends its win streak to 8 games]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X3XYZYM2CZDPPGYJBW2Y6WFMBQ.jpg?auth=3e264249669d938186faeb730d199ef635b03b2fa321a6c7380cd5d4502510f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5145&amp;height=3505</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech outfielder Drew Burress swings during the third inning of a game against Georgia State at Georgia Tech’s Russ Chandler Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-freshman-defender-impressing-kj-bolden-he-reminds-me-of-me-a-lot/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T17:08:48.151Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T17:08:48.151Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia freshman defender impressing KJ Bolden: ‘He reminds me of me a lot’]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NGTHY37OVBHCXNXP37DZC645FE.jpg?auth=fe211125751b6ee4be90973ca8ca8cfc14cc3cf65be2cb82e1182480dd3e9714&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7170&amp;height=4782</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden — pictured during a practice Saturday, April 4, 2026 — is one of only two sure bets entering the spring (alongside Ellis Robinson) expected to start in the defensive backfield for the Bulldogs in the fall. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/former-georgia-tech-quarterback-haynes-king-to-visit-falcons-per-report/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T16:56:04.681Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T16:56:04.681Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King to visit Falcons, per report]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UMCTA6MXLZGMHDQETK5GHGYYBQ.JPG?auth=bd146850475da1a2f5b364bf137ab5177c0e3d9374fc905f3ce2c783601bfb9a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5480&amp;height=3653</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King works with position players during Georgia Tech Pro Day at John Brock Football Practice Facility, Friday, March, 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/josh-pastner-nil-reluctance-cost-georgia-tech-its-final-four-team/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T16:54:39.079Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T16:54:39.079Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Josh Pastner: NIL reluctance cost Georgia Tech its Final Four team]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[final four,georgia tech,ncaa basketball,men's basketball,josh pastner,nil,georgia tech men's basketball]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/32GRRQF6H7VRFN3ZP6CE3PHDXQ.jpg?auth=6999ced131cb04d79319edaa9b391aab23ae238d001e38d5aceb30767091d3f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3844&amp;height=2609</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech's forward Moses Wright and Georgia Tech's head coach Josh Pastner smile before their game against Syracuse during a NCAA college basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Saturday, February 27, 2021. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-dh-dominic-smith-making-mark-where-he-can-at-the-plate/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T16:53:47.846Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T16:53:47.846Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves DH Dominic Smith making mark where he can — at the plate]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta braves,major league baseball,mlb]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/A5QEVZHVKNCX5CRLA3AP2AGKM4.jpg?auth=905e23b94e16a353bae9b6f2c832a6414d222bd63a79c9cd008d00b9b78bc99d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves hitter Dominic Smith (center) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run against the Athletics on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Smith has two home runs, six RBIs and a team-leading 1.010 OPS among Braves with 20 or more at-bats. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/democrats-push-economic-message-ahead-of-14th-district-runoff/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T14:23:23.381Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T14:23:23.381Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Democrats push economic message ahead of 14th District runoff]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2QMTQD2CJFBL5LQVCMCA5MRLLE.jpg?auth=6f54c047db420b427d51f787497caed45f0d8dd7e0de41ce2e74f3cf274de97b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic congressional candidate Shawn Harris attends a town hall about PFAS contamination in Rome on March 31, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/04/curiosities-of-the-south-uncovering-stories-shaping-americas-future/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T14:05:48Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T14:05:48Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Curiosities of the South': Uncovering stories shaping America's future]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F04-03-2026%2Ft_d4cb4a6b07924e668793ac771ef1d0cf_name_20260109_Special_YT_Trailer_260403_Vertical_V4_AA_00_00_50_09_Still001.jpg?auth=11fa0901a6c409d0dd621a534a72a6e3e802ac580a4f49b7ffc783185df9a59d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/weekend-reflections-hawks-on-verge-of-clinching-playoff-berth/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T13:06:30.487Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T13:06:30.487Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend Reflections: Hawks on verge of clinching playoff berth]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta hawks,atlanta united,atlanta braves,ncaa,emory university]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/I4CUB2GFDJAFZNO54UGZFULK5U.JPG?auth=8af6b445fc0cb5f16ed927d017cec3b4ebb911e9544c101201bfee5ba6ae0065&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4066&amp;height=2711</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks will be a virtual lock for the playoffs if they beat the Knicks at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/metro-atlanta-communities-must-reform-zoning-to-create-more-affordable-housing/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T11:00:03.795Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-06T11:00:03.795Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta communities must reform zoning to create more affordable housing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JM4H52AHHNBWVCE35WN5RHV2UE.jpg?auth=3d22e183ac3b73145736637287acf372471c76ce45a7dfd06ec5baafec76a409&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8964&amp;height=5603</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta residents said in a recent survey that their top pressing concerns in the region are housing affordability and traffic. Zoning reform would help, the guest column authors write. (On I-85, from Jan. 26, 2026 / Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>