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The event was moved inside because of rain that year. The forecast calls for another wet holiday this year. 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Holmes’ gem Friday lengthened the team’s eight-game stretch of solid pitching to start the year. 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(Jason Getz/AJC 2023)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-state-hires-vanderbilt-assistant-jon-cremins-nephew-of-bobby-cremins/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T17:02:31.016Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-04T17:02:31.016Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia State hires Vanderbilt assistant Jon Cremins, nephew of Bobby Cremins]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/I2MXJGNYZJAM5CJVPOTLETEZ7M.JPG?auth=f9efd4b80819046c7da0b2db84012142f4d56153b9980c7e40b858a4d95bfff7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4686&amp;height=3124</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia State guard Malachi Brown shoots against Georgia Southern forward Tsvet Sotirov (left) on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/the-masters-2026-tee-times-leaderboard-how-to-watch-and-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T16:49:28.553Z</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>2026-04-04T16:49:28.553Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Masters 2026: Tee times, leaderboard, how to watch and what to know]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[masters,golf,pga tour,the masters,liv tour]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YJOMOLEPXBDKHMEPMWNPVNXOOA.png?auth=3b6c12e6dbf704b2aac37db237acd7d1379944929ba79def3ed90644dcb3359c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Getty, AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/albies-olson-go-back-to-back-in-braves-shutout-of-diamondbacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T15:35:26.13Z</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>2026-04-04T15:35:26.13Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Albies, Olson go back-to-back in Braves’ shutout of Diamondbacks]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves,ozzie albies,matt olson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HFS3FWKSNZCHBJYAGP23K6A6TU.jpg?auth=9293845ab7a4d13cffd5681129926e51b69c08f07d1f907fd492ba5a9e1c1171&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8922&amp;height=5948</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/uga-womens-basketball-parts-way-with-katie-abrahamson-henderson/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T14:05:53.263Z</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>2026-04-04T14:05:53.263Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UGA women’s basketball parts way with Katie Abrahamson-Henderson ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,college,basketball,university of georgia,georgia bulldogs,uga,lady bulldogs,katie abrahamson-henderson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X6H67I6GFNGA5CNCAQ7QSRCN5I.jpg?auth=902810ce65807f3884b4dfd7d315442f68c4767a51a004eacc12fd0c9badc2ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson directs her team against Florida State during the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Abrahamson-Henderson will no longer lead the women’s basketball program. (Charlie Neibergall/AP 2023)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/crisis-is-brewing-over-how-the-state-will-conduct-midterm-elections/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T14:04:51.811Z</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>2026-04-04T14:04:51.811Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Crisis is brewing over how the state will conduct midterm elections]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[elections,Georgia,Georgia elections,voting machines,Georgia General Assembly,Georgia Legislature,State Election Board]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SJZDLK4KIBGOVHTQ5UMQLQBP2A.JPG?auth=d5091aefa97357d8a34b0b09d0e8c58d734c7ec8e2dafdb4b2050aa24b8a5bf6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Voting machines for a runoff special election appear at the Buzz Ahrens Rec Center in Canton on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Republican Bill Fincher and Democrat Scott Sanders are competing to represent House District 23, which covers Canton and unincorporated parts of Cherokee County. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/stone-mountain-park-switches-operators-affecting-nearly-500-jobs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T14:04:19.28Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:04:19.28Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stone Mountain Park switches operators, affecting nearly 500 jobs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,georgia,stone mountain park]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MLHTNSFOWJHNDDKS362VCZANDY.jpg?auth=f21283da441bf8fe045f481764be50fb1180dfb1fc4e67d80775d70e1be9a40b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stone Mountain Park features multiple hotels, golf courses and recreation areas. Its centerpiece is a controversial 3-acre carving of three Confederate leaders on horseback. (Brandon McKeown/Access Atlanta 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/georgia-state-university-eliminates-gender-studies-major/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T14:03:53.945Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:03:53.945Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia State University eliminates gender studies major]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IK3HOK36ONE4HPFGPTC5E24J3M.jpg?auth=fa00fb8cb421fcd897ef73e9d7fba5bdf154894e67bea5d843a8864533c887b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5494&amp;height=3666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Institute for Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies is in the 25 Park Place building at Georgia State University. GSU announced it is eliminating the program. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/local/what-404-day-and-why-are-atlantans-talking-about/VR5sXctfkK7HQxlFhMUaGO/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T14:02:14.342Z</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>2026-04-04T14:02:14.342Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What is ‘404 Day’? And why are Atlantans talking about it?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[404,404 day atlanta,atlanta area codes,404 day events,what is 404 day,404 day atlanta events,404 day lineup,things to do in atlanta,atlanta ga,atlanta twitter]]></news:keywords></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/dekalb-schools-student-assignment-plan-will-only-work-by-rebuilding-trust/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T13:53:40.861Z</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>2026-04-04T13:53:40.861Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb schools Student Assignment Plan will only work by rebuilding trust]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Z4B4OOGLGVDLRDWIE2UG7OMGUA.JPG?auth=31f170fd508faa7ab93ec7e8d5a0719103b5bb07f441dba7d1fa0b74523f52e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5164&amp;height=3443</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb County interim superintendent Norman Sauce, left, talks to concerned parents during a DeKalb County School District community meeting at Dunwoody High School, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Dunwoody, Ga. (Colin Hubbard/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/dekalbs-school-study-is-a-starting-point-we-must-shape-what-comes-next/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T13:33:53.219Z</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>2026-04-04T13:33:53.219Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DeKalb’s school study is a starting point. We must shape what comes next.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NOPMZQNH2NAT7L67UOUAHOG5WQ.JPG?auth=65cb365d93bc3fe54ffee14765b835002d7cb654cfa2f95489c2435ed0d60ae0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=1067</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Students line up for school buses at Sequoyah Middle School in Doraville in December. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-take-care-of-business-crush-nets-by-34-points/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T12:32:05.564Z</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>2026-04-04T12:32:05.564Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks take care of business, crush Nets by 34 points]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,basketball,nba,atlanta hawks]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GPXKB6FSFZFITFJWNVYOFC44SI.jpg?auth=a3ba9aca9b40594c09f837d63964f251c43ebd8a8e44ae6681d174f57d8c5e55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3766&amp;height=2511</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks have greatly benefited from the poise guard CJ McCollum, shown here playing against the Magic on Wednesday, brings to the rotation. (Kevin Kolczynski/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/14-metro-atlanta-book-and-author-events-to-check-out-this-month/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T10:00:01.564Z</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>2026-04-04T10:00:01.564Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[14 metro Atlanta book and author events to check out this month]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QJ25JFLZOREYTDM5JL2VLJFQI4.png?auth=982d1608b0e3166df2e15d11553eb813e84e7bf089df33d69ba55323ce7e6723&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2190&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["What Mattered Most," "Injustice Town," "Wolvers."]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/a-masters-95-augusta-national-can-bring-top-players-to-their-knees/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T10:00:02.598Z</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>2026-04-04T10:00:02.598Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Masters 95? Augusta National can bring top players to their knees.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[the masters,golf,pga,pga tour]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ID6QYVFGSEFAVXHZKXGC7BVXDY.jpg?auth=88b512acf1332709d045ddd2c90ffa293b6ec1ad9692bab1410e06458bb2e8a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3780&amp;height=2771</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nick Dunlap hits second shot on first hole during first round of the Masters on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Augusta National Golf Club. Dunlap shot an 18-over 90, the worst Masters round since 63-year-old Ben Crenshaw opened his final Masters in 2015 with a 91. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/keep-an-eye-out-for-waves-of-migratory-birds-returning-to-georgia-in-april/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T10:00:01.351Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:00:01.351Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Keep an eye out for waves of migratory birds returning to Georgia in April]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FRUD3L7NT5CMND5GAWEZ2NXHTQ.jpg?auth=425f6708e5b96555f0b24edd974598f5e34c86f42990f177de35e1c5bb7c240e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=955</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The American redstart (male shown here) is a species of warbler that spends the winter in Mexico, Central American and other southern tropical areas and returns to Georgia in late April for spring and summer nesting. (Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren/Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/michael-jai-white-anchors-family-drama-the-secret-between-us-in-amc-theaters/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T09:00:00.554Z</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>2026-04-04T09:00:00.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Michael Jai White anchors family drama ‘The Secret Between Us’ in AMC theaters]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HBPC36UEDNH3TFLDPQTX5LB5XI.jpg?auth=48edfbc6e574b33a97e02a0aedb32744a5b5d3baf87799d744083455ae0294e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7500&amp;height=4219</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lisa Arrindell plays a loving wife who is shocked when a man shows up at their house revealing he is the son of her husband played by Michael Jae White from a woman he slept with nearly 30 years earlier. 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The Michelin Guide 2026 American South ceremony will be held in Nashville in October. 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(Rodney Ho/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-crush-diamondbacks-thanks-to-8-run-fifth/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T02:16:30.079Z</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>2026-04-04T02:16:30.079Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves crush Diamondbacks thanks to 8-run fifth]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/P7DYA7UPZNDL5C7OSZAOTTOKTQ.jpg?auth=08d1d9fc739660205a73f76d166fb0a30bf92d77ac0fa575609fb3f2ffce6a51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7292&amp;height=4861</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Dominic Smith celebrates with Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/the-ultimate-atlanta-brunch-beverage-station/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T01:27:16.418Z</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>2026-04-04T01:27:16.418Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The ultimate brunch beverage station ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Brunch,brunch bar,hosting,DIY bar,entertaining,summer parties,cocktail ideas,brunch ideas,cocktail recipes,summer drink menus,spring parties,spring drink menus,backyard barbeque,brunch menu,NA drinks,hosting first,porch party,vintage glassware,mocktails,brunch soundtrack,custom menu cards]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EU37CXHYKFHEVPG4ZTKSKRUT7I.jpg?auth=2f654a354f726daf8e8e4d240783f7a182828e48ebc764fec4c83f875bb097df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A DIY beverage station is the key to a sophisticated porch party that is enjoyable for everyone, including the host. 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(AP Photo/Gary McCullough)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/a-new-day-even-now-nowruz-at-rumis-kitchen-in-atlanta-clone/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T01:17:31.768Z</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>2026-04-04T01:17:31.768Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A new day, even now: Nowruz at Rumi’s Kitchen in Atlanta - Clone]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[nowruz,iran,war,Sandy Springs,Atlanta,restaurant,Rumi's Kitchen,persian new year]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4ZFQC73GLZEDTNL3OHACBOUCOQ.jpg?auth=c465e460bde3f7d54a8d9b6a0f2244bf56ee93feaeb041c93e03d11517457e42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chef Ali Mesghali poses for a photograph at Rumi’s Kitchen in Sandy Springs, reflecting on Nowruz (Persian New Year) as the war in Iran continues, on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/masters-dictionary-10-terms-to-know-if-headed-to-augusta-national/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T21:46:34.57Z</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>2026-04-03T21:46:34.57Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masters dictionary: 10 terms to know if headed to Augusta National]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TV2KLB4NT7HY7SV3WLCBKGFCAY.jpg?auth=8135743ae9671e77147cadb1ec70aac966abf317627acd2ae3a1d18928aa4610&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[These aren't fans entering the course for last year's Masters tournament. Augusta National Golf Club prefers the term "patrons." (Jason Getz/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/03/live-updates-the-latest-news-from-braves-spring-training/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T21:27:19.594Z</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>2026-04-03T21:27:19.594Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Updates: Braves acquire pitcher from Angels]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/U4KEFLYDYNHAZFQ7M75CNOIDUU.jpg?auth=dc74358283937805fd3165ffca3ff52dbf23c4166be0e1e777e1096ea09ec453&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2856&amp;height=1904</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves outfielders celebrate with their team mascot, the Blooper, after defeating the Oakland Athletics 5-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Atlanta.  (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/georgia-lawmakers-leave-data-center-tax-breaks-intact-punt-on-energy-costs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T21:17:27.246Z</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>2026-04-03T21:17:27.246Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia lawmakers leave data center tax breaks intact, punt on energy costs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GI3XWDLICVHBDLQC62SOHSTZVQ.jpg?auth=012f1c1a9f51c3f206122762d4368c0c2d897cb106342e0cb30bb80f859f783d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5280&amp;height=2970</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Douglas County Google Data Center complex in Lithia Springs is one of the many data centers in Georgia. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgia-lawmakers-approve-income-tax-cut-property-tax-relief/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T18:30:59.935Z</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>2026-04-03T18:30:59.935Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia lawmakers approve income tax cut, property tax relief]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BGUX5XFQ35ETZLSFBRIEYPXGFI.jpg?auth=69633ba124191659124174c800aa13ec559223d2f7fb4b2ac83e25f3ac080d4a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lawmakers toss papers when the session is called to a close at the House of Representatives on Sine Die, the last day of the legislative session, at the Capitol in Atlanta on April 2, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/norfolk-southern-renews-midtown-atlanta-headquarters-lease/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T18:29:13.623Z</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>2026-04-03T18:29:13.623Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern renews Midtown Atlanta headquarters lease]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QBRWFA7B6BA5FIEXQY2DVFX7RU.jpg?auth=85f811d74e2b280e8c0ccdc0c215f941b2d35d15c2d72aa975ef7a4a84fe76c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5123&amp;height=3698</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“It’s a great building,” Norfolk Southern's CEO said of the company's Midtown headquarters, adding they have no plans to leave it. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/synchronicity-theatre-seeks-new-home-after-12-years-in-midtown/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T18:25:55.998Z</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>2026-04-03T18:25:55.998Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Longtime Atlanta theater seeks new home after 12 years in Midtown]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7IVEY4F7HFB2FGBJNKJU2RDHCY.jpg?auth=9cd49b16af9fa9b4f41c694c7f98ba5981fcab958c3ca521a9edf5a3a341a05d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5343&amp;height=3562</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The stage at Atlanta's Synchronicity Theatre is set as an office at Redstone Arsenal, part of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency where former Nazi scientist Wernher von Braun worked to help the U.S. launch rockets and satellites in the 1950s and 60s. (Courtesy of Casey Gardner Ford)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/where-peachtree-meets-sweet-auburn-still-captures-atlantas-spirit-30-years-later/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T17:51:47.964Z</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>2026-04-03T17:51:47.964Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn’ still captures Atlanta’s spirit 30 years later]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AW3EU76SQRGT3GHTCMCH6OMZ34.jpg?auth=e942486899d5f734464d34fd6de1ed0bf1378155601d8e9c980da975970eeda1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maynard Jackson Jr. (left) and Ivan Allen Jr. both served as Atlanta's mayor, but the similarities don't end there. While one was the descendant of an enslaved person and the other had a Confederate soldier as an ancestor, they both did a lot for civil rights in the city and worked to put Atlanta on the national map. (Photo Illustration: Chris Skinner for AJC | Source: Getty, Pexels)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/at-state-capitol-affordability-was-the-agenda-now-its-the-campaign-battle/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T17:06:56.263Z</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>2026-04-03T17:06:56.263Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[At state Capitol, affordability was the agenda. 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(Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/which-positions-will-falcons-focus-on-in-2026-nfl-draft/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T16:50:22.879Z</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>2026-04-03T16:50:22.879Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Which positions will Falcons focus on in 2026 NFL draft?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YDXYCAJTX5ATTDYRDWFKXXY7BI.JPG?auth=b37f7318b9e0ed38a0a3700f1673544b3709ec9fa18262c770f025eef01e00a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1358&amp;height=905</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Falcons need to find a long-term running mate for top wide receiver Drake London. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/trump-fired-pam-bondi-as-attorney-general-because-she-was-an-embarrassment/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T16:11:56.337Z</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>2026-04-03T16:11:56.337Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump fired Pam Bondi as attorney general because she was an embarrassment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7FAKNWPZ3VBLBHQAA4SRUR2HEE.jpg?auth=4e26966e00abd7319a10d934ddda578a547428a6abf89cf58f617bef6b3485c2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6414&amp;height=3608</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/menu-for-rory-mcilroys-exclusive-masters-champions-dinner-has-its-appeal/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T16:11:05.272Z</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>2026-04-03T16:11:05.272Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Menu for Rory McIlroy’s exclusive Masters Champions Dinner has its appeal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2FM46D4WDMI4YPXCNY2BQVJZV4.jpg?auth=f8c083325e648993b1a60d6414e2e1bba05bb86750abd9b99005237fb42a741a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Because Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters, he will host the Champions Dinner before this year's golf tournament. (Jason Getz / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/savannah-welcomes-acclaimed-chef-new-steakhouse-and-more-coastal-dining-news/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T16:00:04.573Z</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>2026-04-03T16:00:04.573Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Savannah welcomes acclaimed chef, new steakhouse and more coastal dining news]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[savannah dining news,new savannah restaurants,savannah restaurant openings,ari taymor,chef ari taymor,marbled and fin savannah,marbled and fin,thompson savannah,thompson hotel savannah,fish to fork amelia island,amelia island food festival,amelia island food,strange bird savannah,streamliner savannah,best savannah restaurants,top savannah restaurants,charleston restaurants savannah,what happened to alma la]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LU74L5LGZZEMNK2CR7PYY4CYXI.jpg?auth=f713e8348da0a464ee11ea4effb63e180681e2d73f266bdb43b25903d0beecfd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=9319&amp;height=6202</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bar Julian atop the Thompson Savannah offers sweeping views of the Savannah River. The hotel's new executive chef is Ari Taymor, who rose to prominence after opening Alma in Los Angeles in 2012. (Courtesy of Michael Hrizuk for Thompson Savannah)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-report-grinders-get-it-done/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T15:55:31.39Z</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>2026-04-03T15:55:31.39Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves Report: Grinders get it done]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/what-kirby-smart-wants-to-see-at-first-georgia-football-spring-scrimmage/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T15:28:52.493Z</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>2026-04-03T15:28:52.493Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What Kirby Smart wants to see at first Georgia football spring scrimmage]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,football,college,university of georgia,georgia bulldogs,uga,spring scrimmage]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5FLRDXFBONB5FLP4Y72H6LOVU4.jpg?auth=9c8ac8ac8432f7cccbd37c4ad041410db9e46fe2429991a03af083a85eac5173&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3878&amp;height=2585</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Head coach Kirby Smart takes part in the second day of spring practice on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Athens. Georgia has completed eight of its 15 spring practices. (DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/make-chef-panos-easy-watermelon-and-feta-salad-to-welcome-spring/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T14:41:48.222Z</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>2026-04-03T14:41:48.222Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Make Chef Pano’s easy watermelon and feta salad to welcome spring]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[salad,spring,spring dishes,watermelon,watermelon salad,Chef Pano Karatassos,Easter dishes,Passover dishes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IC5QZB3I45FWVKGM4V42UXHTRU.jpg?auth=af5f0000b351bca77a7dba9788be1adb836f8aa991ae91330a3570c0bb6af656&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This watermelon salad recipe is easy, incredibly tasty and perfect for spring. (Courtesy of Chef Pano I. Karatassos)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/cars-can-now-gain-new-features-long-after-you-buy-them/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T14:16:37.336Z</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>2026-04-03T14:16:37.336Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cars can now gain new features long after you buy them]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[car,vehicle]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/225K5UVBBRFONMVIJPZJPX7KB4.jpg?auth=930a42fa9cb1ff48422df233950017e00bba48461f384bb1ddfd39c81676ef02&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volvo’s over-the-air software update went to cars from model year 2021 and newer equipped with the company’s Android-based infotainment system. More automakers are pushing new and improved features to their customers' cars to refresh vehicles already on the road. (Courtesy of Volvo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/lawmakers-weigh-special-session-to-address-voter-concerns/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T13:45:48.882Z</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>2026-04-03T13:45:48.882Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lawmakers weigh special session to address voting concerns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ET6NWMITKRDIJEN2QU3PLCS6V4.jpg?auth=3b9891afaaf6e498a5e542253002ee72b02d047b11736d7e7a7d9fa471a5c953&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, speaks to reporters on Sine Die, the last day of the legislative session, at the Capitol in Atlanta on April 3, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/4-star-lb-discusses-his-transfer-to-mceachern-gives-recruiting-update/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T13:43:01.507Z</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>2026-04-03T13:43:01.507Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[4-star LB discusses his transfer to McEachern, gives recruiting update]]></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/EIGDAL5IY5BN7CRZ4XFZGCBXSQ.jpg?auth=a405342821e9c371f922e864e116b83ec432524614bb1fd784c91e5652026b74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Linebacker Joakim Gouda has transferred from South Paulding to McEachern for his senior season. The national recruit is expected to improve an already a strong returning defensive unit for the Indians. (Jeff Sentell/DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/to-fly-or-not-to-fly-that-is-the-spring-break-family-question/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T13:30:21.083Z</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>2026-04-03T13:30:21.083Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[To fly or not to fly? That is the spring break family question.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KQKCOIYWBFFLBES5MAMSZRWCDQ.jpg?auth=79323eb82d2a4d492b914f7fbb2119be262b641ca807b7ba6c7bb48d58eb6726&amp;smart=true&amp;width=704&amp;height=396</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Beth Collums' family waits for their flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Photo Credit: Beth Collums.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/john-travoltas-jet-to-go-from-georgia-to-australia-travel-time-35-days/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T13:07:24.379Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-03T13:07:24.379Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[John Travolta’s jet to go from Georgia to Australia. Travel time? 35 days.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[John Travolta,Australia,HARS museum,airplane,port,brunswick,georgia ports authority,Smithsonian]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VJ2Q7TOYXNH6PMPPALQOEDS3TU.jpg?auth=a3ca8150ea25bfbbf5dd5472fda1ca936693bec446ef36c79f53ca0b2e8307ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3213</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cranes lift the fuselage of a Boeing 707 once owned by movie actor John Travolta and music icon Frank Sinatra. The aircraft was trucked last month from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport to the Georgia Ports Authority's Colonels Island Terminal ahead of it being shipped by cargo vessel to Australia, where it will be displayed at an aviation museum. (Courtesy of Wallenius Wilhelmsen)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgia-wont-switch-to-atlantic-standard-time-after-all/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T13:07:08.552Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-03T13:07:08.552Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia won’t switch to Atlantic Standard Time after all]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Atlantic Standard Time,Georgia,timezones,Georgia politics,politics,Georgia General Assembly,Day Light Saving Time]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6D4FSIM3CJACDJ3A4AZBI3PX24.jpg?auth=3389ebc7fc95332751d1c7b42e69f59d4f5981c229bfb85f3c16e4892d59c404&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People stand on papers after session is called to a close inside the House of Representatives on Sine Die, the last day of the legislative session, at the state Capitol early on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/03/georgia-bill-tracker-2026-see-what-lawmakers-are-voting-on/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T12:20:37.605Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:20:37.605Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia bill tracker 2026: See what passed ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VYGK5567HFBSVERWLH6DZX4HIQ.JPG?auth=ad97c98244aa33587f9c811916d910b0f3593b1066f68bcac22d84ff076b7d01&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5533&amp;height=3689</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rep. Matt Reeves, R-Duluth (left), speaks with Rep. Chuck Efstration, R-Mulberry, during the last day of the legislative session, Sine Die, at the House of Representatives in the Capitol on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/playoffs-are-cavs-or-knicks-better-postseason-matchup-for-hawks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T12:13:18.62Z</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>2026-04-03T12:13:18.62Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Playoffs? Are Cavs or Knicks better postseason matchup for Hawks? ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[nba,nba playoffs,atlanta hawks,cleveland cavaliers,new york knicks]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OKRP2E6KBNBEHMR4ASZTM5KXDM.jpg?auth=b9a2450283787066346555bdaf2c7a5071b12eabc53f7964e98c3c378f9cf0f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3464&amp;height=2309</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Either Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (left) or New York Knicks guard Josh Hart could be potential first-round opponents for the Atlanta Hawks in the playoffs. 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(Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/am-atl-thats-a-wrap/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T10:32:23.916Z</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>2026-04-03T10:32:23.916Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: That’s a wrap]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-write-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T10:00:02.942Z</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>2026-04-03T10:00:02.942Z</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/opinion/2026/04/cruelty-in-guise-of-free-speech-supreme-court-missteps-on-conversion-therapy/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T10:00:02.555Z</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>2026-04-03T10:00:02.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cruelty in guise of free speech: Supreme Court missteps on conversion therapy]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[opinion,politics,government,supreme court,chiles v. salazar,conversion therapy]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KJVO3GP7VOGDPS2UGSQ3LIAO74.JPG?auth=db528a008ff67962d894eaa6fcd1bfe912bf2cdddee9bca3f84e81aef00f9657&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Supreme Court found Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors likely violated the free speech rights of a counselor challenging the law. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2024)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/search-for-new-atlanta-fed-leader-continues-interviews-underway/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T09:00:04.672Z</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>2026-04-03T09:00:04.672Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Search for new Atlanta Fed leader continues, interviews underway]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/555CBAT62BDHHCNUXG5BF5GATQ.jpg?auth=85c40a4ca1bfdd9fc02170cf9020c98144c874e8bb68bf12ffdf74be7e1864cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1486&amp;height=991</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gregory Haile, chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and CEO of Upwardly Global. (Courtesy of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/a-midtown-church-weighs-its-future-after-historic-hall-lands-on-peril-list/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T09:00:04.822Z</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>2026-04-03T09:00:04.822Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Midtown church weighs its future after historic hall lands on ‘peril’ list]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QL7YIM2HCZDHBDA2MKTVHBDFDU.JPG?auth=400dd8a7acf6335d7cdf1e4550901e0f109c6aecfe73138d6ef13fc149a58f8e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The library at Egleston Hall at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Atlanta on Monday, March 23, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/your-spring-shopping-guide-15-must-have-spring-foodie-items-made-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T09:00:03.365Z</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>2026-04-03T09:00:03.365Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Your spring shopping guide: 15 must-have spring foodie items made in Georgia]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Spring shopping guide,made in GA,Rugged Road coolers,Via Citrus,Meyer lemon tree,Bug Off,Sweet Southern Elderberry,Woofy Bits Barkery,Dog treats,Sugar Daddy cookies,Dillon Candy Company,Pecan Rolls,Freeze dried citrus,hydration,energy drink,Georgia spring water,Montane sparkling water,Mabi tea,Meat head charcoal,grilling,hickory wood for grilling,teriyaki sauce,Bell's Master blend,Hex co,hot honey,Cultured traditions,Fermented vegetables,Point Blank Pepper Co,pickles,Woodland Wellness,Herbal extracts,tinctures,outdoor living,outdoor entertaining,backyard barbecue,garden party,balcony,decorate for spring]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QUYNVRQWFFFRXNWI4LH7K4LBW4.jpg?auth=2f549c921f033e83dbb0593bdcc283b405488b86e46b494acd391d7974917452&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bug Off from Sweet Southern Elderberry. (Courtesy of Jennifer Heusing)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/emory-gets-focused-on-winning-its-first-national-championship/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T07:45:24.856Z</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>2026-04-03T07:45:24.856Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Last Georgia team standing? Emory looks to win its first hoops national title]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KD7ERMKQ5FEFDPXSBF4ZZWZYW4.jpeg?auth=b9c99143434ac43ffa1630fc8373344b46503f9b5ee478162edea4912ccdb0b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Senior Tyson Thomas celebrates Emory’s 72-58 win over Christopher Newport in the semifinals of the NCAA D3 championships in Fort Wayne, Ind., on March 21, 2026. (Jimmy Naprstek/Kodiak Creative via Emory University Athletics)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/burt-jones-putting-the-squeeze-on-top-gop-rival-rick-jackson/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T07:35:46.783Z</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>2026-04-03T07:35:46.783Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Burt Jones putting the squeeze on top GOP rival Rick Jackson]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QAHVSRUM7JCPHMHE3KGJBVX7LA.JPG?auth=bddbb30cc5ddbf7d986606e877d837a5bba8e42f77604b5c8f1d399d218fef59&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, left, talks with Sen. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, right, during 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/sine-die-live-updates-final-day-of-2026-georgia-legislative-session/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T05:30:50.674Z</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>2026-04-03T05:30:50.674Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sine Die live updates recap: Final day of 2026 Georgia legislative session]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F6SGKYND4BHC5DFEKMFDQZ6CYY.JPG?auth=209a917060ce79ec6ac5a1539acdcc2ab04ed32087f4bda2126f0041bc9c12c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5759&amp;height=3839</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The House of Representatives members stand for the national anthem to start the final day of the legislative session, Sine Die, at the House of Representatives in the Capitol, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/kirby-smart-shares-why-hed-be-in-favor-of-eliminating-sec-championship-game/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T04:44:58.388Z</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>2026-04-03T04:44:58.388Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kirby Smart shares why he’d be in favor of eliminating SEC championship game]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/E7TI635AUZHG7M4Q5FDDGX43L4.jpg?auth=073ac36b76ba3a81a5d986cb6799cc95251102567f054a96877e50dbc26c2fea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4761&amp;height=3174</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kirby Smart led Georgia to a 28-7 win against Alabama for his fourth SEC Championship during his time in Athens. (Jeff Sentell/DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/mike-luckovich-trump-and-his-sharpie/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T02:42:13.852Z</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>2026-04-03T02:42:13.852Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Trump and his Sharpie]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-strider-to-throw-bullpen-session-friday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T01:07:17.002Z</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>2026-04-03T01:07:17.002Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves’ Strider to throw bullpen session Friday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/C576XY3AKZBNFORQ5EHYK73LXE.jpg?auth=278809c5abedbf892028673605f1db127ee05a800c63b9de3eb7d03ccac0d215&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4164&amp;height=2876</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws during the first day of pitchers and catchers workouts at CoolToday Park, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in North Port, Fla. 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