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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/braves-magic-number-shrinking-as-playoffs-approach/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T13:02:37.883Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-14T13:02:37.883Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves head to Chicago with sights set on clinching]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6DY2FYCSWRBB5PETOF7GUEPKTI.jpg?auth=5b7bf880a837c2c2f316aeb4b44426ec0e1ea49efdc5824d27a8f978f8d4292e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3640&amp;height=2427</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (right) meets with pitcher Grant Holmes (left) during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. 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(Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/weekend-reflections-texas-is-no-1-but-georgia-looks-best-among-contenders/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T12:30:00.648Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-14T12:30:00.648Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend Reflections: Texas is No. 1, but Georgia looks best among contenders]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KRWWIJB3GJFPFBQY54BNX2DZ2E.JPG?auth=3923994325595a06529b00cbaf996fb850d76026b468f8d12c09a7b4b8b45f32&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4047&amp;height=2698</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It's been very easy for Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs through two weeks. They beat FCS Tennessee State and Western Kentucky by a combined score of 133-23. 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(Phil Skinner/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/falcons-position-grades-defense-shines-in-season-opening-steelers-loss/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T10:03:40.786Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-14T10:03:40.786Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons position grades from season-opening loss to Steelers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/USZXZOI6Z5E33CCJ5GA6I7DFXM.jpg?auth=bfea21b7ce35cdd73da50b02df2de1bd681d98ef512b08b1e013705c5f4f2d4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons running back Bijan Robinson runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/09/dont-skip-leg-day-6-exercises-for-stronger-legs/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T10:00:04.737Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-14T10:00:04.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Don’t skip leg day: 6 exercises to build stronger legs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FT4DGRP7IYSQWDVEDQDVSAEIFI.jpg?auth=85c787208b80df3d4a6cb33a59fc2d1529863d8a782fdefe2a6605024b0085b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3202</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Building stronger legs can support everyday movement, from climbing stairs to getting out of a chair. (Gritchelle Fallesgon/The New York Times)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/take-5-five-quick-takeaways-from-the-falcons-matchup-against-the-steelers/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T09:52:52.209Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-14T09:52:52.209Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Take 5: Five quick takeaways from the Falcons’ matchup against the Steelers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YCVEVW46ONET5GHJ3XB7BKADP4.jpg?auth=1d35485347588d5812ee4ea386a4d3e8fce1bb12c1b5805390aeb93e42022834&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4839&amp;height=3226</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Pittsburgh. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/commerce-football-rebounds-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T09:50:17.156Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-14T09:50:17.156Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Storied football power rebounds from worst season since 1956 with 3-0 start]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T37JFRTK3BHLDBFOSE3DSM4BLY.JPG?auth=48021f305043783bc5e3c7c36c68d7ac14dea5b898b70235b23e61a47629b4cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8251&amp;height=5501</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Commerce wide receiver Essien Lockleer scores against Greene County during the first half of a game Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Commerce High School. 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ATL: Big jobs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FOEAH6HEFRHTDCVZJ5TK3NXF7U.jpg?auth=b8385addcb760f0a877548a104dcfc5d42e589e169230c96b82c2f85fa00e5be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=2917</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Broly Su/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/herstory/2026/09/atlanta-photographer-pairs-portraits-with-stories-of-107-black-women/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T09:00:08.493Z</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>2026-09-14T09:00:08.493Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta photographer captures 107 Black women’s ‘becoming era’ in new book]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,her+story,industry,photography,bessie akuba winn]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7A34MFYYURAT7KPMC6JFIUB3RY.JPG?auth=3cc45bf71a425268128e22dcb0d9cfcb1843d1d766187736b0a26b70acc069e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Author Bessie Akuba Winn poses with her photographs from her book, “Our Kind of Women,” at her home on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Lilburn. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/09/eggplant-parm-recipe-september-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T09:00:01.935Z</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>2026-09-14T09:00:01.935Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Use a sheet pan and your broiler for the quickest eggplant Parmesan]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[5:30 challenge,easy recipes,weeknight dinner recipes,30 minute recipes,quick recipe,eggplant parmesan,eggplant parm recipe,eggplant parmesan recipe,how to make eggplant parmesan]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IYJXGC454JBRREB47G5K6N3QUU.jpg?auth=b46fb1f3a525f44b2db4dfc61ba87d50249783326d3a3f67cf9979fee3d6625c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1638</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It’s possible to get eggplant Parmesan cooked in less than half an hour. You’ll just need to employ a sheet pan and your broiler. (Aaliyah Man for the AJC/food styled by Kate Williams) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/09/georgia-republicans-test-two-paths-to-victory-trump-or-the-middle/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T09:00:05.481Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-14T09:00:05.481Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump or the middle? Georgia Republicans test two paths to victory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WESU5Z4DJFGCRFKENZRSDHLDHY.png?auth=7887ef8dee10c3cd8f3ff0c59b241e55f37dc5a1cb61b12541a27f51bd02201e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson (left) and Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Mike Collins. (Jason Getz and Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/highest-scoring-ghsa-football-games/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T00:37:58.248Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-14T00:37:58.248Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Every scoring play in 73-66 Central-Houston County game, how it ranks all-time]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XIDJFCCLNRABVEER6BFQUIXGSU.jpg?auth=acb195dc4611980c4e5414c415b976e721cead984cff0c55910f5310d5d5556a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5808&amp;height=3267</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Central and Houston County combined for 139 points, the third-highest total in GHSA history. (Branden Camp for the AJC 2017)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/stockbridge-mayor-removed-from-office-by-city-council-vote/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T00:32:05.438Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-14T00:32:05.438Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stockbridge City Council votes to remove mayor from office ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Jayden Williams,Stockbridge,Stockbridge City Council,Stockbridge Mayor,Henry County]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/S2RMY25UVJFDNLVQBKXQ6MBNT4.JPG?auth=74f1a0a3e8c6fe113a2e8b05d8fba87c20ab593fcff1761f5faa6355bf76d363&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4464&amp;height=2976</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams answers questions as a witness during his investigative hearing on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 at Stockbridge City Hall. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/thomasville-football-win-over-worth-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-14T00:27:52.879Z</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>2026-09-14T00:27:52.879Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thomasville players have ‘a huge chip on their shoulder to prove people wrong’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SJB3PKHPNRELXAPN6QIBA3KTNI.jpeg?auth=1ca0a39cd15539b941e97c1f3e6b886ab72fc9e39868cfd25d8e9da04973cbfd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thomasville High School's football stadium in Thomasville, Ga. (Caitlyn Stroh-Page/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/alexander-zverev-wins-us-open-title-ending-atlanta-native-ben-sheltons-run/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T23:58:13.426Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T23:58:13.426Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev wins US Open title, ending Atlanta native Ben Shelton’s run]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[TENNIS,u.s. open championships,ben shelton,alexander zverev]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BI25OW4KYNB2TC7FLPYWIPT7O4.jpg?auth=94aa50159c0e8ab3b3457c8c8d77193ab9c7cd9cd196c2421f879e3ac48b56fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3292&amp;height=2195</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alexander Zverev, of Germany, left, greets Ben Shelton, of the United States, after Zverev won the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in New York. 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(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/georgia-high-school-football-surprises-upsets-notable-wins-week-4/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T20:02:32.074Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T20:02:32.074Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Victory by a 23-point underdog among notable surprises of GHSA football Week 4]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PPHEQSPA2VHRLHADMVMHCKRN7M.JPG?auth=29cc172fce2852e6788ce7f3771b714e1d792316b5b4d4a8612ae2ccc0b428ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5706&amp;height=3804</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quincy Carter's Heritage of Conyers, a 1-9 team a year ago, picked up its second victory of the season when it beat 21-point favorite Shiloh. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/ap-poll-top-25-rankings-has-a-new-no-1-team-entering-week-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T19:19:59.489Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T19:19:59.489Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AP Top 25 rankings have a new No. 1 team entering Week 3]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FUJNEZP4JRHXTCAMC5CZQAQPKU.JPG?auth=78015488e845b3829fa1a2597a8ce74dfbcf57b77a76469a3374e28cce3a0758&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4330&amp;height=2887</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) runs for yards during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/setup-man-robert-suarez-takes-next-step-throws-to-hitters-at-truist-park/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T17:53:28.452Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T17:53:28.452Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Setup man Robert Suarez takes next step, throws to hitters at Truist Park]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OSUTP3Z4QZGXNK4HDTZTY6RN6A.jpg?auth=2e80f51ed74db1a1c1aec4e0b8b739b7dc9aacbe8ab6556648c7ac3d2f53af4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5024&amp;height=3409</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Robert Suarez — pictured throwing against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — went on the injured list June 26 after experiencing forearm tightness. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/kirby-smart-not-counting-on-fluffy-stats-against-angry-arkansas/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T16:58:40.563Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T16:58:40.563Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kirby Smart not counting on ‘fluffy stats’ against angry Arkansas]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HW2DMDNEJVESBCSRZ7UQ6JON5E.JPG?auth=fe838a5cc8343b5592864cf842fa6c1367935e249f785da3e8f308d823d6d04c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5647&amp;height=3765</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia safety Blake Stewart (center) returns an interception during the second half against Western Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Sanfored Stadium in Athens. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/10-georgia-football-players-who-stood-out-in-dominant-western-kentucky-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T16:02:57.853Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T16:02:57.853Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[10 players who stood out in Georgia’s crushing win vs. Western Kentucky]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J3YE6SR6GNCDNNRP7RBIIQPSWY.JPG?auth=947ca118c5983aa3a6e5910c6a52f4b2596e9f9fb9a3148c8535d8163c9ba50f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back Demello Jones (center) returns an interception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Jones returned the interception 43 yards to the Hilltoppers 1 but was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, pushing the ball back to the 16 yard line. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/how-the-top-25-should-look-texas-tops-ohio-state-should-be-no-1/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T15:14:38.859Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T15:14:38.859Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the Top 25 should look: Texas tops Ohio State, should be No. 1 ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart,Texas,Ohio State]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/M6XPBBNQKZBUFCALL2PAQNRJNU.jpg?auth=eced0d294b79fc60379414f09191eb829eb024eef76c441b40fd55eaafe56bb8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4322&amp;height=2882</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is sacked for a loss by Ohio State defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/fox-sports-pam-oliver-still-pursues-success-decades-after-start-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T15:04:27.153Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T15:04:27.153Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fox Sports’ Pam Oliver still pursues success, decades after start in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NMQMTY4W5NGXLLHGH4SHPAZCGA.JPG?auth=46c929b68d1d7d40de25b99bf9481f743f03faa0720fc2678447020f893f2fa2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7947&amp;height=5298</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, sports journalists Lynn Jones, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, Pam Oliver and Jayne Kennedy Overton participate in a panel discussion at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta on Friday, Aug. 13, 2026. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/09/opinion-atlanta-centenarian-shares-her-rules-for-life-and-the-road/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T15:03:54.088Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T15:03:54.088Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This 100-year-old Atlanta woman hasn’t given up her Mustang or her zest for life]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CGH65WLH5BC4VEILZZY3IUG534.jpg?auth=35e99f86c762588ac6001ded031d4ee7dda9b5244d8ada52b2f8a884a88669b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Barbara Haig, who turned 100 on Aug. 28, drives her white Ford Mustang convertible near her home in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/braves-crush-phillies-thanks-to-8-run-fourth-inning/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T14:06:39.32Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T14:06:39.32Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves crush Phillies thanks to 8-run fourth inning]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BUHAZ75SC5FHBJ4A36U3ACGIHI.jpg?auth=28bdc62ba875b49718b1f30dfb8bae51e61321c1e5b2e0c83626caba6112122c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4975&amp;height=3317</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Phillies in the fourth inning Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Acuña also had an RBI single as part of the Braves' eight-run fourth inning. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/kirby-smarts-verdict-on-georgia-footballs-all-white-uniforms/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T13:46:41.998Z</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>2026-09-13T13:46:41.998Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will we see another White Out for Georgia football? Here’s Kirby Smart’s take.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MNFCI53ISVDEDOP45C43CPEUGM.JPG?auth=b0b23d289ba9e985361f8753594a0011309a31faa58daf90016b3191f1336755&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5752&amp;height=3837</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia students cheer after a Georgia touchdown during the first half against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/georgia-football-sees-explosive-potential-in-sacovie-white-helton/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T13:33:55.984Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T13:33:55.984Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sacovie White-Helton ready to solve explosive issue for Georgia offense]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart,Sacovie White-Helton]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YLH4MANGSRDTXBHYFNHUN2TIMI.JPG?auth=3588b442eb641bade1c99f8668292b72b3aba7189c932bbfe655652f69734360&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5715&amp;height=3810</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton celebrates after scoring a 70-yard reception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/opinion-georgia-tech-looks-better-vs-tennessee-but-season-is-teetering-on-edge/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T13:25:45.478Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T13:25:45.478Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech looks better in loss to Vols, but nothing to celebrate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5KPYM56E2JCNTCFMEW4FAMUSIU.jpg?auth=1dfb9ea4e886db0c293b8b110596e9298709519322381102d9dc4d4df55fe0ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5562&amp;height=3697</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza leaves the field after a 45-24 loss to Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/09/opinion-ajc-readers-write/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T13:24:53.375Z</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>2026-09-13T13:24:53.375Z</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[AJC readers write. (Phil Skinner/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/rush-to-start-against-steelers-despite-back-spasms/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T12:59:11.804Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T12:59:11.804Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rush to start against Steelers despite back spasms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4ZWV7HTN5FHNDBHJKVSNSYFWI4.jpg?auth=b1fa4231f0939d15a731d8de024b188f6d3eacae71dc4044d103543acff3d609&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3644&amp;height=2430</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/dont-miss-updates-from-georgia-techs-matchup-against-no-18-tennessee/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T11:17:31.999Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T11:17:31.999Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Don’t miss the recap from Georgia Tech’s loss to No. 18 Tennessee]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AZ7PR7VOEBE65ESJGWJCAV2NMY.JPG?auth=41cef69b2f5a832d9f9b31fc06ea1fe03f6ef837d26b5f683b3d08e419714c9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4698&amp;height=3132</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech students hold a GT flag over them during a break in Georgia Tech’s game against Colorado in a NCAA football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. Tech lost 14-13. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/09/atlanta-hosts-gsx-conference/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T10:00:01.148Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T10:00:01.148Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta hosts GSX conference where leaders will shape future of security]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[opinion,global security exchange,atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/G4FETOJSQJF6TH57GXX7BLFO24.JPG?auth=0f12cee1c9305cb0314903fb294ecddde7e8ea848ecee00ed70715a4f31600de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Law enforcement officers patrol the FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Atlanta is a natural place to talk about what it takes to prepare for risk before it becomes tragedy, Eddie Sorrells writes. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/09/district-attorneys-memoir-revisits-murder-of-dekalb-sheriff-elect-derwin-brown/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T09:00:04.106Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T09:00:04.106Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New memoir revisits murder of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HILWZ5BJQJHB7KW7KPDBG53STI.jpg?auth=c6b7c471915551d70c6924d5d11c8675c5a8e453c7c4d98bcf0210121e26ce4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1725&amp;height=1198</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, pictured here with well-wishers at his election victory party in August 2000, was murdered two weeks before taking office on the orders of outgoing Sheriff Sidney Dorsey. (Kent D. Johnson/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/tennessee-beats-georgia-tech-drops-jackets-to-0-2-for-first-time-since-1989/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T04:42:58.258Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T04:42:58.258Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tennessee beats Georgia Tech, drops Jackets to 0-2 for first time since 1989]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/27N5M2AF2JH3BDEN3CE7N7XDQM.jpg?auth=db7e686841550a5814da055f4f607e9c0f0f3a998163cfdfe0f8a59e81fc6ec7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5981&amp;height=4042</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech players leave the field after a 45-24 loss to Tennessee in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7I7TIPLQW5E3LD7HA64AKESOHU.jpg?auth=ffb229fadd6ebc9c51dc30b27b8de636bca477287f1249143179f7048eabdf64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5670&amp;height=3985</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) is sacked by Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter (7) and Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander (behind) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OFXR7NHDZJHJJP2YCW2XEIZAKQ.jpg?auth=a4e4f0d3d9e4bb06e4d625e707d3c33beaf121d84e279a186b31c7eb580c094d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5272&amp;height=3687</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech running back Trelain Maddox (1) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MRAY7XQU3JFL3BL5OLZ2GRFH4I.jpg?auth=ab52503fc0ddc0386cce000f866c06de90f0cfdbab90395a0c84aff3c5a77bfc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2988&amp;height=2204</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) gets off a pass during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SOH5RJCJHRGFZKGVQSA5P73JUQ.jpg?auth=243bb6b70ab9c47dbf7ffdd57775174523734a886c8b72268690517b403c6927&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZMF3GBSNYRBBPO5ORHT53UOVHA.jpg?auth=6b6e4945659a63f851c6c7c2f82169559b65ce96edb6849793099ee03241f57b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5320&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) is stopped by  Georgia Tech defensive lineman Tawfiq Thomas (95) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WSVS2N4XYNGCHJB6M3E6MHV3M4.jpg?auth=d9bdf0401d63c8e7d880446528bd974fe1b3eaa5bf58740a4398af7da9e7fddd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5355&amp;height=3681</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tennessee fans react during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/A3DR4F45EBFNLMQLQ5CS5UNL6Q.jpg?auth=ced7d7b4510fd655c805dca4ac137836502877c33b6880ebd793721f8f08cdab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4815&amp;height=3240</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (22) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/E2VWSENV3ZAGJEN7NDEYXJ7KSQ.jpg?auth=0b6a52b8e961fb964f534ea0a07d1f898f38ca8efd1291dcc67fd8729518bfee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5814&amp;height=4072</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech defensive lineman Tawfiq Thomas (95) reacts during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BLHS7LM7S5EDBNC7Q3M7QV5NQY.jpg?auth=56f883b07b44673a4ff9ca25624ebbf4802c2b8f287e88e831f8f30ee5e042a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3662&amp;height=2595</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) is sacked by Tennessee defensive lineman Jordan Norman (33) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UCXMRYTYJZA77EDRUC6WPZDZLU.jpg?auth=517c941d2e781422053b331091c2601bbaa296b33da785860f41f2f9d2d35022&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4473&amp;height=3282</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tennessee punter Jackson Ross (98) has his punt blocked by Georgia Tech defensive back Trae Stevenson Jr. (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BBUCFDTSBVHPNDCANTT7KACQJM.jpg?auth=beb875c429a2933c5450535cfe96cecb8fda58b62fbf90bb6bd3d4adfad68a34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5281&amp;height=3518</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech defensive back Elgin Sessions (28) returns a blocked punt for a touchdown past Tennessee punter Jackson Ross (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/POZLSXFGRVGEVIHT6RY3RNNF2I.jpg?auth=5863548a6912df82535f67a1bd2e48a5f3c668b66871be4a38b5dbae8b0580a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3887&amp;height=2853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech defensive back Elgin Sessions (28) returns a blocked punt for a touchdown past Tennessee punter Jackson Ross (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IVYCI3PG2JENTET6PIMATUDSQQ.jpg?auth=bea5e5912ca5b081646dbb6e8bfbcecf67b897d88db20b15b23d8f889f1c7a18&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5105&amp;height=3641</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza runs the ball during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets lost 45-24 against the Volunteers. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IGEF2RN5JBBFTJQIRUW2VPKDUQ.jpg?auth=55f916a7e6f5dd176923d36baf931811eb7df425c6735f010266f4825cb9d64c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3550&amp;height=2631</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza gets off a pass during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DZFKXESBEVGGRLB6B73UCGO74Y.jpg?auth=07c98f4a0a6da8dfcd6b09941912d19b4799ce1d36f76f71331944479afd13e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4708&amp;height=3372</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza prepares to get off a pass during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/A554WI23LZDAJBGDIQLLPW6EVI.jpg?auth=8733e7d014cd383ea336e0b93b5f763debf87f0fcf26e036e3255b2302e8cf42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5365&amp;height=3947</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech tight end Kevin Roche Jr. runs the ball during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PPJ32OBNGRDEPBHJILAT6UEXLA.jpg?auth=6e7ae4388df694eb27f4201a58cc30e8cd7e9d157610e444aa473a55bc795ae5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4607&amp;height=3286</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza shouts instructions during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/REU7V3NLFZGDZIBFDDGFUHJR4Y.jpg?auth=33530c40411b5e880bfb70c29d63b7dbe2d5b3b7dca11a4f868960b6fb99cae3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2984&amp;height=2137</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key instructs during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QFA74CFN5ZEWHAMQLJAD4LYSDU.jpg?auth=a39f70e5dce97742730ca4b48434ba8006fb05cf1c5dcd10a26cd0250c6bff6d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5140&amp;height=3476</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Georgia Tech cheerleading team perform during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GO5KB5ER5NC7BHVZIZOPB4ENEE.jpg?auth=3678957a1d14abe1676bbcda0a366d26d1242772857ae1a54ca02edd70142da6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3685&amp;height=2913</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley celebrates with a coaching staff after scoring during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SPITAXYNSBDZPI77EBCGLPJ3CY.jpg?auth=9cb105aa9bac042c936fac562499676bbc7c6b5c7d68c5b727993c3cae83b72a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech fans cheer before Georgia Tech home gains against Tennessee in the football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LJBEMKSJS5FO3OTGVH6S3PMBRU.jpg?auth=2b84f211968f6bf1100e9ac8960b920e305ee13125e471e305934edec5610972&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6142&amp;height=4061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JGTMVTX7BJB4FMBUXCEC53G6ZA.jpg?auth=0b7ee12ab5cce2671d7075eb75fab7f4cde6dca3705fe6770e2e515ef02ee6d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5258&amp;height=3557</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech fans cheer before Georgia Tech home gains against Tennessee in Saturday's game at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HXSZ6BS54ZD6JJYEDCE2SCMCBI.jpg?auth=05a5457a81521fd281ca02c45b2dee0625f5ddda53eda839133f90cd54c01c2a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3998&amp;height=2780</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech tight end Kevin Roche Jr. runs the ball during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7FYZEKGOIBF35DL2FIGPZHG4NA.jpg?auth=bb7c96a1fd2f1cd2ce4734fe3892094613739bef252864d70a4870bef80a5250&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3731&amp;height=2584</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis scores a touchdown past Georgia Tech defensive back Tae Harris during the first half against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NMVNAUL5LFEM5IDYXTVUCBS5UE.jpg?auth=034d094268a0c0469f2c5c6a894818fa3ff45ed9dbe200c7a7106880ea72233c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2846&amp;height=1967</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech defensive back Elgin Sessions returns a blocked punt for a touchdown past Tennessee punter Jackson Ross during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FRS7JOULPVGIPIOV2V3TXBOY44.jpg?auth=dbc738493fc4668b951ba35f4643f5646de36b676a367fd1af6f214a6326f0b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3868&amp;height=2746</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/stockton-sets-records-georgia-football-beats-western-kentucky-70-20/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-13T01:48:07.144Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-13T01:48:07.144Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia dominates Western Kentucky, 70-20, in last warmup before SEC play]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart,Gunner Stockton,Western Kentucky]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WDUFUM4JJFECXJ4XU5H4AKATKA.JPG?auth=80e8ea86dfb21ced8b984ca2d1ae63c137f6b30d044f3251b437711998407858&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4906&amp;height=3271</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Anthony Kruah (13) tackles Western Kentucky running back Kalib Hicks (9) for a short gain during the second half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IDWZL6A725CTXNHCH64VRCOQWA.JPG?auth=fa9c4f1e89c3a73c494f8d58949cc0fbbe71d03ebca778d8195c71356fde3ec2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5788&amp;height=3859</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back Todd Robinson (22) tackles Western Kentucky wide receiver Jonathan Stafford Jr. (80) after a reception by Stafford during the second half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HW2DMDNEJVESBCSRZ7UQ6JON5E.JPG?auth=fe838a5cc8343b5592864cf842fa6c1367935e249f785da3e8f308d823d6d04c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5647&amp;height=3765</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia safety Blake Stewart (27) returns an interception during the second half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WGAU2KLTJZHQHBBSD24KMF5LA4.JPG?auth=9ec5515a332ae46f28927bed309acc72247a690813a4491264fc673b89c91175&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5157&amp;height=3438</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman JJ Hanne (96) reacts after a quarterback pressure that resulted in an incomplete pass during the second half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7BHXS47AGFD3XES56LY7GPULK4.JPG?auth=71a17ebf182787887d5e7ad103e6b1dc2add2d701e1efc34fab7268bc051864f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4158&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back Zion Branch (2) tackles Western Kentucky wide receiver Jonathan Stafford Jr. (80) during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4DFVJURAAJBQXBYKKHDSJJ7QDU.JPG?auth=286508936115286d28e17efb4caf8cc07729cd7069b9b671a5d9a1ba0d5f00e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5218&amp;height=3479</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Khamari Brooks (15) recovers a fumble by Western Kentucky during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DCOBABYZNNDPVDX473TCZ26G4E.JPG?auth=81358f5028ddecdea44ef38786b6d9ea4738267cad63d500965c7f7b7a528a57&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4921&amp;height=3281</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor (1) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch against Western Kentucky defensive back Tony Newsome Jr. (2) during the second quarter in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TRPQSQA6CJHGLBYRXKB7JAW4PU.JPG?auth=aedab8ef048b856d70dd787326a1e4433e1aad6684e99c22524c34d6d22e021f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5594&amp;height=3729</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) pursues Western Kentucky quarterback Brock Glenn (11) during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/I4BEL3HZWFBQ3HYWZNLTPCJZJE.JPG?auth=c12540dd8246ca76b52dda10f2cf8e7335c122405cbab36a770663125788beee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4352&amp;height=2901</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Landon Roldan (8) celebrates his 9-yard rushing touchdown with Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (5) during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FUJNEZP4JRHXTCAMC5CZQAQPKU.JPG?auth=78015488e845b3829fa1a2597a8ce74dfbcf57b77a76469a3374e28cce3a0758&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4330&amp;height=2887</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) runs for yards during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5GZ3A3TTWFAKFEYGMXPJTYIM2I.JPG?auth=10600a24390a0a08e761310a5dbe3d952db70b8a69405c2c4ba3b7dec90b6002&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5705&amp;height=3803</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman Valdin Sone (52) celebrates a tackle during the first half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EZGC7X5XMBHBJHMCEPT7SOJJK4.JPG?auth=149ddfaac88e85ec77c4c68561acc17a46d740496d2d8ab16bb84349b1402cfc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5264&amp;height=3509</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches the action from the sideline during the first half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/P57OCFY5DBBGPCH2JFOYSDFQCM.JPG?auth=630e1ef09cd0020ce5e99d6ced7533431e9e13c25b0abe798b9e78dbadd20d1f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring (91) kicks an extra point after a Georgia touchdown during the first half against Western Kentucky in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7X3CLPQWWRG5HGV7JX3GHZ63XQ.JPG?auth=b8e78e9684ccae4fd64fa23389c5abfa7f820ea1f0ab6b6ade2e9850323af18e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4241&amp;height=2827</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. (0) sacks Western Kentucky quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. (5) during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EDW32FGP7BBW7OIE2KLKN5WZBU.JPG?auth=3a049b0ded821f7132f768acc41ad4afab22d3ffc43e92f6a6281823f3840394&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4922&amp;height=3281</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) tackles Western Kentucky running back Ajay Allen (3) for a short gain during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KJLL4TNHMJFJPMVF7MYQFCSOI4.JPG?auth=2622673405f78e34b9e7b16c81b39bfc537f79a50a6fd5f660b650274381286a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5726&amp;height=3817</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (4) tackles Western Kentucky running back Ajay Allen (3) for a short gain during the first half in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 70-20. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7ZHFU4RSVVHE7GJKYBIGNXFXKU.JPG?auth=a2a1fc59708a7b28298c9977da0beba56cc94113bf73c5dd4e638e08b0c4c5a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5637&amp;height=3758</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A member of the Georgia Spike Squad cheers before Georgia’s NCAA football game against Western Kentucky at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2O4WFMG7VNGILHC52K4VDRFWTU.JPG?auth=b9857ee1931fdffb3c35681787b71fc4ce0e192e51dd501c12780e6d9c02426c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4505&amp;height=3003</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton rolls out of the pocket during the first quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JNGHQC75LBGUHJBE4DZFETZ6PQ.JPG?auth=bc1d370b91117df58a0c1a8c8738db4dee94643af70ace9965acf66fa09a3bd0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4355&amp;height=2903</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (5) scores a 21-yard receiving touchdown against Western Kentucky defensive back Christian White (3) during the first quarter in their NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SUFESLSNVFAYHBCCCC446CM5NA.JPG?auth=3fea43e0df004759b4ecb066ade09a997586a96f4573f35098b42dfb795cccbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4926&amp;height=3284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton (left) scores on a 70-yard reception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XMQTB2T7BRDT5A7LUPZJK2KKJU.JPG?auth=6f8a3a53943950d5c596924fa934583b142587b3d02dccc93db850fead7ef2d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3505&amp;height=2337</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Sacovie White-Helton (center) celebrates after scoring a 70-yard reception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J3YE6SR6GNCDNNRP7RBIIQPSWY.JPG?auth=947ca118c5983aa3a6e5910c6a52f4b2596e9f9fb9a3148c8535d8163c9ba50f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia defensive back Demello Jones returns an interception during the second quarter against Western Kentucky in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Athens, Ga. 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