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Georgia gave its doctors a home.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XH7IEKNJFZB5FNS6ZCKKX2CM4Y.png?auth=14e4468cb7ebb13acd849bb720de40dc897c5f6a02c72ca5f8d60955c95d970e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Pexels)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgias-gas-tax-will-return-on-wednesday/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T19:57:19.34Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T19:57:19.34Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s 33-cent gas tax will return Wednesday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DINMNZSHW5GBDPZJSTY57DQLXI.JPG?auth=61e5d15e344db865b89a4cd98403f002c67d28ae98a42a9021338d567e60d431&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Duncan Butler fills up his gas tank at Buddy’s gas station in Atlanta in April. 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(Jenni Girtman for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/severe-thunderstorms-coming-through-metro-atlanta-but-sunny-days-ahead/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T18:15:15.375Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T18:15:15.375Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms coming through metro Atlanta, but sunny days ahead]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FHQZZ3JSSFEMFGXPODU73476OI.jpg?auth=edd7a7740a68d14df86b41e27ba0de2002afebfcfaf49e9ee56641addf1676c6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4306&amp;height=2871</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman with an umbrella crosses Cone Street during light rain on Friday, May 29, 2026. Rainy days should move out of the area by week's end. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/3-star-edge-rusher-olayiwola-oreofeoluwa-taiwo-commits-to-georgia-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T18:14:04.434Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T18:14:04.434Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3-star edge rusher Olayiwola Oreofeoluwa Taiwo commits to Georgia football]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting,Olayiwola Orefeoluwa Taiwo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SDW2SOB5JZFWTOJTOYUBNQM7ZY.jpg?auth=ed4cd5422a29429043ddf8a828530832d083500aca5ed94f3bb86a743f6a5e0a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1320&amp;height=1183</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Three-star Lovejoy High edge rusher Olayiwola Oreofeoluwa Taiwo committed to play football for Georgia. (Courtesy photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/theyre-just-elite-4-star-mceachern-lb-joakim-gouda-commits-to-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T18:13:06.068Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T18:13:06.068Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘They’re just elite’: 4-star McEachern LB Joakim Gouda commits to Georgia ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Dawgnation recruiting,Joakim Gouda,McEachern football,Glenn Schumann]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/A3SDRUO2NZHHVP3ZIOSQDBWH4Y.jpg?auth=c0d551b4056ad8f544d01106475195e0dd17c2cf9d3d44ec82bb3a149d6d8432&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Four-star recruit Joakim Gouda ranks as the No. 14 linebacker in the class of 2027, according to the 247Sports Composite. (Jeff Sentell/DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-techs-season-on-the-line-vs-oklahoma-what-you-need-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T17:55:14.231Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T17:55:14.231Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech’s season on the line vs. Oklahoma; here’s how to watch and more.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/M3N3TZJLQBHUJM7HJS4VX32JJU.jpg?auth=7adb00ae381ce2ce107338ecbe4c982a6f3d5d01ced2319d0dbb99cafeef5129&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5958&amp;height=2959</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech baseball players gather in the outfield before the first pitch against Oklahoma on Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Erik S. 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Photo taken Sunday May 31, 2026 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. 060126 weird al (RYAN FLEISHER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/welcome-to-georgia-where-questionable-therapies-flourish-with-little-oversight/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T17:14:47.249Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T17:14:47.249Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Welcome to Georgia, where questionable therapies flourish with little oversight]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R2PURUZQOVHC5LLFGGGHZYGWOA.png?auth=ab4aa0f3228206b183b27874ab176da31d2aad4d7e5f8efe6832c1f64287663a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Pexels, Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/rep-clay-fuller-georgia-wants-winners-not-ossoff-and-bottoms/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T17:09:21.898Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T17:09:21.898Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rep. Clay Fuller: Georgia wants winners, not Ossoff and Bottoms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5IJXJD2OX5CUZA52LQ4O5LXTSE.JPG?auth=969189a4ab169db878d9591fd2a03a66086efaab1eb5932b7547ae13f6495f67&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff campaign together at the Tabernacle in Atlanta on May 31, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/alpharetta-man-whose-fraud-included-fake-uga-tickets-sentenced-to-4-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T16:41:45.846Z</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>2026-06-01T16:41:45.846Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alpharetta man whose fraud included fake UGA tickets sentenced to 4 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IUL7QUNC6ZBA7ICLBZTIXMVH6Y.jpg?auth=1937edf69204822e1a3d7c9a3bdcb1ab3c3a20c30faa3def1327fdc3a718caf6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6076&amp;height=3836</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Alpharetta man was sentenced in federal court to four years in prison in connection with a three-year scheme involving bogus investments and fake University of Georgia football tickets, officials said. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/spencer-schwellenbach-on-a-2026-return-to-the-braves-thats-the-goal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T15:02:26.541Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T15:02:26.541Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Spencer Schwellenbach on a 2026 return to the Braves: ‘That’s the goal’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RWHD54IIEJFX4XW4TGHX5BWC6U.JPG?auth=fba573af014a24590bd6fb57913476fb72fb20da245db6409429b2dfc96eddc4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4639&amp;height=3093</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (center) — pictured in a May 2025 game against the Nationals — was placed on the 60-day injured list Feb. 10 with bone spurs in his right elbow. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/about-us/2026/06/ajc-exposes-how-weak-oversight-made-georgia-a-hub-for-unproven-medical-treatments/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T14:57:43.659Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T14:57:43.659Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AJC exposes how weak oversight made Georgia a hub for unproven medical treatments]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CIWV2TI4URDSFIOALXVGJ4PQKU.png?auth=44eb90156eaff3a6b78713b717af15e9f5be60c3aecf701dba41f66fd928eefe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Pexels, Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/06/how-dalton-became-the-carpet-capital-of-the-world/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T14:36:54Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T14:36:54Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Dalton became the 'Carpet Capital of the World']]></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%2F05-29-2026%2Ft_5d65d4b31c494fc79e474b9f28468406_name_Screenshot_2026_05_28_at_10_57_03_AM.png?auth=66bb449c96e500b646834f50c4e984ef64ab0e9bd945e3a8d09fcbe4057be6ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=621&amp;height=1104</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-tech-unravels-vs-oklahoma-will-rematch-in-win-or-go-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T14:03:08.951Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T14:03:08.951Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech unravels vs. Oklahoma; will rematch in win-or-go-home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PZPZWHWGBJBCTILSJAJRX2UKTM.jpg?auth=8c0176e467586a5ded2d7a4d93c9edff7d5f526eaa0f355dbe7fbc032fb2e99d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3953&amp;height=2635</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech pitcher Jackson Blakely looks on after giving up a two-run home run to Oklahoma catcher Brendan Brock in the second inning of the Atlanta Regional game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Atlanta. Tech lost 15-8, setting up a rubber match with Oklahoma on Monday that will decide who advances. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/blazing-speed-at-14-years-old-meet-the-world-record-setting-ga-track-phenom/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T13:55:02.952Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T13:55:02.952Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Blazing speed at 14 years old: Meet the world-record-setting Ga. track phenom]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5523THZYNJBSLM4GFWLTZJOG2M.jpeg?auth=87415c8c2ea34a460ffa47466c6b1948e234559d2a83f6bdaa3f3d782018c392&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5603&amp;height=3163</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Melanie Doggett races in the girls 200 meters at the GHSA Sectionals 1A-3A Private School. (Courtesy of Brandon Doggett)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/after-oklahomas-comeback-georgia-tech-faces-ghosts-of-past-failures/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T13:51:58.803Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T13:51:58.803Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After Oklahoma’s comeback, Georgia Tech faces ‘ghosts’ of past failures]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DYQF5D242RHV5D7QMKD3NALTHY.jpg?auth=01306186d57b0be34fdc8bb82092f8336ad06d3cd45131fdc7ed5ff4439a774f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3667&amp;height=2445</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oklahoma pitcher LJ Mercurius (left) celebrates with catcher Deiten Lachance (center) after defeating Georgia Tech in the ninth inning of the NCAA D1 Atlanta Regional elimination baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-democrats-project-unity-as-gop-battles-intensify/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T13:51:52.157Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T13:51:52.157Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Democrats project unity as GOP battles intensify ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FPWXD6U7ONCFRGTHQDQJKCZOKQ.JPG?auth=24d44770f1f3b4d557927c96284ebdbb43d916b7cc09bb39a88db3f713cd27ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supporters wear "Vote your Bottoms and Ossoff" shirts at a campaign rally for Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff on Sunday. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-baseball-super-regionals-bound-after-win-vs-liberty/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T13:48:14.111Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T13:48:14.111Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia baseball super regionals bound after win vs. Liberty]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UXIZZJFDHBCVPAMTUR5R5RYJKM.jpg?auth=e510ea70f2a7c3cd02f66899290d1df4067d5d0c0f60b21997dde6fa6eecb08b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3184&amp;height=2123</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Liberty Flames infielder Easton Swofford (right) argues with Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of their NCAA regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. Phelps was later ejected for excessive celebration. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/wedding-night-helicopter-crash-leaves-2-dead-1-alive/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T13:15:49.694Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T13:15:49.694Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wedding night helicopter crash near Dawsonville leaves 2 dead, 1 alive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KMF6O6R4EVH4FDVYZDBY3MAWSA.jpg?auth=095ee7a6a326b90a853e0ba26e8f73b11eec4b5fd53ac6beed656eff6f7338f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=450</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating a Robinson R66 helicopter that crashed leaving a wedding in Dawson County on Friday night. (AJC file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/weekend-reflections-the-real-ronald-acuna-jr-is-back-for-braves/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T13:13:30.533Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T13:13:30.533Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend Reflections: The real Ronald Acuña Jr. is back for Braves]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T3C7AZETAFHMRNQH77PSK2VSB4.jpg?auth=5a601e35c6ad140086cbf47cc4d37baffdd0de599ce3367f1563522605056bc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8141&amp;height=5427</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/rick-jackson-declines-atlanta-press-club-debate-invitation/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T13:12:57.402Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T13:12:57.402Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s runoff candidates will spar in a series of live-streamed debates]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FC3ZKTGF7NDCBDOCEOTF2UVOJM.jpg?auth=0914c8c5a99c40f29c692199c51133eade031cd26a12618d12121f8f98a2e04c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(L-R) Republican U.S. Senate candidates Mike Collins, who is a U.S. representative, and Derek Dooley debate at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series at Georgia Public Broadcasting in Atlanta on May 31, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/company-handling-more-than-6b-in-payments-a-year-moves-hq-to-metro-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T13:00:03.824Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T13:00:03.824Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Company handling more than $6B in payments a year moves HQ to metro Atlanta]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B37V4HMMMZFH3H3IJSBNPOSSRY.png?auth=151ba1710074699a109cfd4d257aed307c38d5caa8b69aeaf652dd86cb7b08e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1350&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The entrance to the new headquarters of church software company Ministry Brands in Milton, Ga. (Courtesy of Ministry Brands)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/3-star-mississippi-tackle-dj-dotson-commits-to-georgia-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T12:54:22.117Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T12:54:22.117Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3-star Mississippi tackle DJ Dotson commits to Georgia football]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Dawgnation recruiting,DJ Dotson,Oak Grove football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WPIRAHQHMBDC5JVPT5B53LNLRM.jpg?auth=f53598261bf1f2c5acf9e519ffcf88194fd04e499d1d9cd496fef76aef27247d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4276&amp;height=2789</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DJ Dotson, son of former NFL lineman Demar Dotson, poses with UGA coach Kirby Smart. Dotson, a 6-foot-7, 340-pound rising senior at Oak Grove High School in Mississippi, announced his commitment to the Bulldogs over the weekend. (Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/georgia-coach-wes-johnson-tre-phelps-tossed-from-regional-final-vs-liberty/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T12:35:54.514Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T12:35:54.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia coach Wes Johnson, Tre Phelps tossed from regional final vs. Liberty]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGUYWORS25GSRIZUDCBB3566CY.jpg?auth=7a2b2c85a3cb3bd9a5d447f87f121bf4ec7be6d6cd5ebdba2c27e8b31b5cbdd3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1985&amp;height=1323</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs head coach Wes Johnson leaves the dugout after infielder Tre Phelps was ejected for excessive celebration during the NCAA Regional final at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Johnson was also ejected. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/woman-fatally-stabbed-on-marta-train-person-arrested/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T12:32:39.658Z</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>2026-06-01T12:32:39.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Woman fatally stabbed on MARTA train identified; man arrested.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[marta fatal stabbing,marta homicide,metro atlanta,crime and public safety,marta,public transit]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BHMYIW3T7NAU5JTGZJKZBDJFQY.JPG?auth=7cc461195e30e1c72537a4e423eb0664ffefbbfa242b2ca88ddec571a2422a60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[On Saturday, a woman was fatally stabbed on a train at the Oakland City MARTA station. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/atlanta-consulting-firm-names-new-leader-as-ai-reshapes-industry/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T12:00:09.044Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T12:00:09.044Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta consulting firm names new leader as AI reshapes industry]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ONH4B73MYRFGJAHI6G2V22CX6M.jpg?auth=6f58eca96c4d95c02945524517785a4a8b5d600e92fbb9c941d29c059ca22641&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=563</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anthony 'Ant' Shaw is the new global CEO of consulting firm North Highland. (Courtesy of North Highland)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/mount-vernon-wr-taurean-rawlins-commits-to-georgia-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T11:49:15.303Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T11:49:15.303Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mount Vernon WR Taurean Rawlins commits to Georgia football’s 2027 class]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting,Taurean Rawlins,Mount Vernon football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V3VETLKAUVHJJFLTFV3RM45C7E.jpg?auth=506942d75a589969f54640390827cc22c20919ff579e96b8446cdfca9e790d39&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Class of 2027 wide receiver Taurean Rawlins is a rare Power 4 prospect at Mount Vernon School in Sandy Springs. He committed to Georgia over the weekend. (Jeff Sentell/DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/georgia-football-adds-late-signee-to-2026-class-in-tre-shields/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T11:35:39.353Z</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>2026-06-01T11:35:39.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia football adds Tre Shields as late signee to 2026 class]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting,Tre Shields,Flowery Branch football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VQLXZFN2AVDV3PC5SOBLWHGGRU.jpg?auth=bd3b95b9ad3897b7a3e6cafcb0393068b04f454750e452be81de42c258930672&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia receivers coach James Coley has added late signee Tre Shields to his team. (Jeff Sentell/ DawgNation 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/close-reading-is-a-solution-for-students-looking-to-live-a-good-life/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T11:00:05Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T11:00:05Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Close reading’ is a solution for students looking to live a good life ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QVOFXL23FK436IUCMGAOCLZGJM.jpg?auth=10eda82fc5d649d5fd88e1a027a115003e62dcbf1ce86d22aef0363a8d780f0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An AP English class at a high school in Atlanta, Aug. 29, 2023.  (Kendrick Brinson/The New York Times)
                      ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-surprise-visits/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T10:27:22.851Z</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>2026-06-01T10:27:22.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Surprise visits]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/flannery-oconnor-book-probes-how-mother-grew-authors-legacy-on-family-farm/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T10:00:03.749Z</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>2026-06-01T10:00:03.749Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Flannery O’Connor book probes how mother grew author’s legacy on family farm]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[“Flannery and Regina: The Andalusia Chronicles”,book,Flannery O’Connor,Carol Loeb Shloss]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F33KG3SDWRXQMJZQDXLDAIYH3M.jpg?auth=d5cc427905b034adca683a01554b9e8b66dc01a2135644535f7d227c9d803393&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1989&amp;height=1536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This 1962 photo shows author Flannery O’Connor in the driveway at Andalusia outside of Milledgeville. The author spent the last 13 years of her life on her family's middle Georgia dairy farm, completing her best-known works, including “A Good Man Is Hard To Find.” A new book, “Flannery and Regina: The Andalusia Chronicles,” explores her relationship with her mother there. (Joe McTyre /AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/06/world-cup-fans-will-face-atlanta-heat-emory-doctor-shares-how-to-stay-safe/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T10:00:00.643Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T10:00:00.643Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup fans will face Atlanta heat. Emory doctor shares how to stay safe.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[health and wellness,metro atlanta,world cup,weather,safety tips,medical,sports,soccer]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/C4UBPI72L3NYRNO4RRFLZ52MY4.jpg?auth=31f88a815439ba07ebd7821d2712be5bf482505788463de31ab11605b992a5d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3364</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jacob Jones of Exclusive Training hydrates after working with a client on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in downtown Atlanta. Although FIFA World Cup matches will be held in the air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Stadium, most fan events will be outdoors. (John Spink/AJC 2023)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/12-metro-atlanta-book-and-author-events-to-check-out-in-june/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T10:00:09.285Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T10:00:09.285Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[12 metro Atlanta book and author events to check out in June]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3IK3AJ2K6JFDFNHSUWX4YS24RM.png?auth=260ca225bcfa721163716fcac1a55cbd12c3ee46f21defe9c03d75148f83528a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2190&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["The Fix," "Daughters of the Sun and Moon" and "This Land is Your Land." (Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T10:00:10.066Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T10:00:10.066Z</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/2026/06/defending-lgbtq-dignity-in-the-south-means-defending-black-voting-power/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T10:00:08.063Z</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>2026-06-01T10:00:08.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Defending LGBTQ+ dignity in the South means defending Black voting power]]></news:title></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[A pedestrian crosses the rainbow crosswalk in Midtown Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The crosswalk got an inclusive makeover with black and brown stripes for LGBTQ communities of color, and the colors of the transgender flag, ahead of Atlanta Pride weekend. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/georgia-baseball-headed-to-regional-final-after-hitting-5-hrs-in-win-over-liberty/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T09:29:31.154Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T09:29:31.154Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia baseball heads to regional final after hitting 5 HRs to beat Liberty]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UWLSEDBXKZAIBPZHWYGGIJAIAI.jpg?auth=0a2bc646a9ec9a3ba84c980b87f6c6e3e54e795aaaff11d83092c381fa2f514c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5914&amp;height=4026</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia's Kenny Ishikawa hits a single before advancing to third base on a throwing error during the third inning against Long Island on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Foley Field in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/make-peruvian-style-chicken-cutlets-in-minutes/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T09:00:08.705Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T09:00:08.705Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Make Peruvian-style chicken cutlets in minutes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[5:30 challenge,chicken recipe,what's for dinner tonight,fast chicken recipe,Peruvian chicken recipe,chicken cutlet recipe,weeknight chicken recipe]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MC43BMC3MFFHHPHHVJMWLUEKYY.jpg?auth=d6241b03175a74b03f321783b2b1395741f6c88e5ff8e67a1b7b02e79481adba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1429</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Peruvian-Style Chicken Cutlets with Tangy Herb Dipping Sauce. (Aaliyah Man for the AJC/food styling by Kate Williams)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/pride-month-events-you-cant-miss-this-june-in-metro-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T09:00:07.698Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T09:00:07.698Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pride Month events you can’t miss this June in metro Atlanta]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[pride month,atlanta pride,where to celebrate pride]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GGLHR375XFDANOU4YH23AH2F4U.jpg?auth=de01c856903c83967d798297735d41361d2d0430700889a4fcddaf80625ca614&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Southern Fried Queer Pride Festival will take place over the course of a week with a variety of events including drag shows, markets and parties. (Courtesy of Aurie Singletary)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/milton-drivers-face-5-months-of-detours-for-bridge-construction-gdot-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T09:00:05.904Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T09:00:05.904Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Milton drivers face 5 months of detours for bridge construction, GDOT says]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[transportation,traffic,fulton county,milton,bridge closure,roads,georgia]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HYDYOYGIBNFJXCHFIYROJBNMHY.jpg?auth=1244cd502c10cda93a52f542549266923bdbc5ecc98cedcb94afbeb0f0d0297b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6230&amp;height=3894</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Work is underway to replace the Freemanville Road bridge on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Milton. The state transportation agency says its inspectors determined a new bridge was needed to replace the structure, originally erected in 1960. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/06/food-family-and-fun-6-ways-to-enjoy-atlanta-in-june/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T09:00:01.959Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T09:00:01.959Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Food, family and fun: 6 ways to enjoy Atlanta in June]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TVRZFTDEVBETTGLCAEOMYQKFSY.jpg?auth=7ddc9d5f8e54b8ee8cc11c9dd90f90ceb1eb82fcd516cb810a771c41f59b05b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From festivals to farmers markets in almost every neighborhood, June’s calendar is usually packed with things to do. (Courtesy of Sandy Springs Farmers Market/Image Alleviation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/georgia-tech-uga-start-runs-toward-college-world-series-heres-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T04:39:17.93Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T04:39:17.93Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech, UGA are in regional finals. Follow their postseason runs.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,college,baseball,university of georgia,georgia bulldogs,uga,georgia tech,yellow jackets,ncaa tournament]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TNNXUXEPMRH5DO23MFSY6NISVE.jpg?auth=e5b4b976627dcc03ddc58533c84e98f664ad261293be88e29fe0d8e2a6b49c01&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7568&amp;height=5048</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech and Illinois Chicago players and fans stand for the national anthem before the start of their Atlanta Regional game Friday, May 29, 2026, at Russ Chandler Stadium in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/heres-where-the-falcons-qb-battle-stands-through-2-weeks-of-otas/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T01:00:33.954Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T01:00:33.954Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here’s where the Falcons’ QB battle stands through 2 weeks of OTAs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V4RDFGY6GFESZOWQKQNP5CU2XQ.jpg?auth=9b6286f6ce96ba1c5038b9c74cdb000e0e320f1ebb0db6b530ad74e52c993637&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski (center) watches as quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (left) and Tua Tagovailoa run drills during organized team activities at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/03/live-updates-the-latest-news-from-braves-spring-training/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-01T00:59:58.833Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-01T00:59:58.833Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hurston Waldrep to begin rehab assignment Monday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K44WVWURIZC43FHO3ISOTGQC3Q.JPG?auth=11a2921e45acfc642dc387184d94388a5c259f44f54f40ccca323ae5eae96a30&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher Hurston Waldrep #64 throws a pitch during a game against the Houston Astros on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Atlanta, at Truist Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/frustration-disappointment-for-georgia-soccer-fans-priced-out-of-world-cup/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T23:04:03.642Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-31T23:04:03.642Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Frustration, disappointment for Georgia soccer fans priced out of World Cup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WN5Y6TH5TBEMDFFZ5HNGGQS4T4.jpg?auth=386e301a742a754de08077f1e00d1e954c914af881f0119b8a7ee300afe8e6a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A recent search of four FIFA online ticket markets for World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium  showed the lowest get-in price was $155, and that was to see two of the tournament's weaker teams (the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uzbekistan) in a game that may not matter when it's played June 27. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/braves-cant-finish-sweep-of-reds-go-4-2-on-road-trip/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T21:38:42.915Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-31T21:38:42.915Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves can’t finish sweep of Reds, go 4-2 on road trip]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FTVQFMRBO5E6TKE4UJJLJN7MKI.jpg?auth=cc4add048760e81b5853127d181b8b21dca9b8d7f29228500ac97ddf75b8c09b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4578&amp;height=3052</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/05/atlanta-singer-peabo-bryson-under-medical-care-following-stroke/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T20:06:09.047Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-31T20:06:09.047Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta singer Peabo Bryson under medical care following stroke]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QWQGNJVFQFHAXIWJDQZLLS3L4U.jpg?auth=02faace4102597c80a2ac7358610ee854c22be20af01c95eeb5fdc9903278693&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3609&amp;height=2745</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Peabo Bryson, as seen in 2024, most recently performed in metro Atlanta on May 2 with Jeffrey Osborne in Fayetteville. (Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/georgia-tech-scores-six-late-runs-tops-oklahoma-to-reach-regional-final/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T18:47:59.036Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-31T18:47:59.036Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech scores six late runs, tops Oklahoma to reach regional final]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GOI23AZL4NCWHDUBIPMNNRLDDA.jpg?auth=a8a00e03cf779624743e5f648c7d706c161254e0492b4aa890f05698826df7ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4395&amp;height=2930</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech's Vahn Lackey — pictured in a game against Illinois Chicago on Friday, May 29, 2026— hit another tape-measure home run to lead the Yellow Jackets past Oklahoma 9-3 on Saturday for a spot in the Atlanta Regional final. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/acuna-blasts-two-homers-braves-bullpen-shuts-down-reds-again-in-5-2-victory/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T18:04:09.11Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-31T18:04:09.11Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Acuña blasts two homers, Braves bullpen shuts down Reds again in 5-2 victory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WVYZQAP3HBB5BLOZUHFG4AMQ74.jpg?auth=74904d3f1045715fe8fe33568812ec8acd1819d67a8070837eca99f6d0bb970d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4662&amp;height=3108</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. reacts as he round third base after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Reds on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Cincinnati. Acuña added another homer in the ninth inning. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/inspire/2026/05/sweet-tea-some-like-it-hot/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T16:58:11.528Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-31T16:58:11.528Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sweet Tea: Some like it hot]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/par-ker-bro-sius-georgia-techs-unsung-outfielder-is-suddenly-slugging/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T15:55:33.162Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-31T15:55:33.162Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Par-ker Bro-sius!’ Georgia Tech’s unsung outfielder is suddenly slugging]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6FSUQXRNS5FG3J5RRGBI4V3GSE.jpg?auth=c8a26f7ad48885f74a607564221247357783b52edb2c6a3f4986d121a997c117&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4202&amp;height=2801</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech's Parker Brosius (left) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against Illinois Chicago on Friday, May 29, 2026, in an Atlanta Regional baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/05/what-atlanta-lacks-in-a-traditional-chinatown-it-makes-up-for-in-strip-malls/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T14:48:31.146Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-31T14:48:31.146Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What Atlanta lacks in a traditional Chinatown, it makes up for in strip malls]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[aapi heritage month,atlanta restaurants,atlanta asian restaurants,best atlanta restaurants,best atlanta asian restaurants,best atlanta chinese food,best atlanta thai food,best atlanta korean food,atlanta chinatown,chinatown atlanta,crazy skewers atlanta,saigon district atlanta,red lantern chinese atlanta,lao sze chuan atlanta,hey yogurt atalnta,chilispot atlanta,chubby cattle atlanta,blue willow atlanta,haidilao hotpot atlanta,jang su jang alpharetta,spring 2nd branch,tipsy thaiger roswell,fluffy fluffy atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IUSC76ZK5JGJDCZ4ZAMHWY6LA4.jpg?auth=d6c5780b0b673ce8d400ffb48bf7ae489b6f62a6f9e92b7b9062c316b15d11b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The dining room at Spring 2nd Branch in Marietta. (Peter Ho/Courtesy of Spring 2nd Branch)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/worried-about-world-cup-traffic-planning-technology-should-help-ease-jams/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T14:46:53.83Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-31T14:46:53.83Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Worried about World Cup traffic? Planning, technology should help ease jams.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SWSNJB3AUJHDNBDZXJJFFA4KIQ.jpg?auth=27621d8aed3bf63c41ee60044379ed7d7d2d2e4eb3bf0720633e73d404d33792&amp;smart=true&amp;width=9303&amp;height=6202</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A MARTA billboard about World Cup traffic stands outside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, May 14, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/readers-write-26/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T10:00:05.105Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-31T10:00:05.105Z</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/arts-entertainment/2026/05/new-bio-charts-the-career-love-life-and-philanthropy-of-olivia-newton-john/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T10:00:01.139Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-31T10:00:01.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New bio charts the career, love life and philanthropy of Olivia Newton-John]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IELMPG4Y727IMYD3IT26L3XB5U.jpg?auth=fd9ef4f3c0c23fbd620366896cc0949bb2904e7c63d6905cec070b8144cd1045&amp;smart=true&amp;width=500&amp;height=416</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Olivia Newton-John was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia by Queen Elizabeth for her philanthropic work with organizations supporting the environment and breast cancer research. Newton-John was born in Cambridge, England, but grew up in Australia. (AJC File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/05/the-atlanta-beltline-restaurant-list-from-the-southwest-northeast-eastside-and-southeast-trails/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-31T06:43:29.39Z</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>2026-05-31T06:43:29.39Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Atlanta Beltline restaurant list: From the Southwest, Northeast, Eastside and Southeast Trails]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4IHYETUXPVBBHCCPGVA3XLLAWI.gif?auth=4fcf13d2bc4063a4613b4f2d1a06a554189ca060fea0e8d26a5cecfb8220d84b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=640&amp;height=360</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Here’s a detailed guide to the restaurants, bars, food halls, and stalls along the Beltline, organized by section.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>