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(Rodney Ho/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/after-upset-primary-win-rick-jackson-looks-to-broaden-his-appeal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T20:43:15.122Z</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>2026-06-26T20:43:15.122Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After upset primary win, Rick Jackson looks to broaden his appeal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QQL7TEY5WJGIXMEHRWP3GKLS5A.JPG?auth=a2e88c0dc6a9166baf34e20931eba115c2038bc95856fccc4b3233c25e2cf3bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson (center) greets the owners of the Monterrey Mexican Restaurant on Friday in Doraville. Also pictured is Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King (left). (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/hawks-to-kick-off-las-vegas-summer-league-on-its-opening-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T20:17:20.792Z</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>2026-06-26T20:17:20.792Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks to kick off Las Vegas Summer League on its opening day]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6ZHYXR5NU7YONVG2U2GA2TOWHI.jpg?auth=cb725ad1cd83cd4b62be198dd8f32009d99172f60bb24532270ce973ca7a0e35&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1256</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Hawks will begin Las Vegas Summer League against the Jazz on July 4. (AJC file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/2-year-old-dies-after-apparent-drowning-at-roswell-apartment-pool-police-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T19:58:55.973Z</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>2026-06-26T19:58:55.973Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2-year-old dies after apparent drowning at Roswell apartment pool, police say ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EIWFA322YDSM23T3W7IM5QR654.jpg?auth=975b945e962844a30540f2959089dce4a7521cb003445e8b861827f489c45b74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[First responders treated the 2-year-old boy before transporting him to a hospital. He died Monday. (Charles Rondeau/Pixabay)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/world-cup-atlantas-opening-match-traffic-tickets-fan-fest-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T19:48:09.948Z</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>2026-06-26T19:48:09.948Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup Atlanta: Atlanta matches, traffic, tickets, Fan Fest and more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TGVU2M5FVJCU3LHOVFGQ5JTQPU.jpg?auth=d2c372e77187acd06e4f1dce4818cc8a6e15191e10719703ac69d6a857c0152e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Soccer ball ont he pitch before start of Morocco vs. Haiti Group C FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/03/15-family-friendly-events-in-atlanta-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T19:15:09.026Z</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>2026-06-26T19:15:09.026Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[weekend events,family-friendly,things to do,metro Atlanta,Atlanta,festivals,plants amd flowers,cars,parades,concerts]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XB3OIFLAE5AZNOZV6WBXMQHZSI.jpg?auth=a341996673f392669a81d5c05481ddb81e55092a73a369de0e5da00742ff0e08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=637</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Everything’s blooming for Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Summer Party, happening Saturday, June 27. (Courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Garden)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/ti-drops-his-final-album-today-here-are-6-moments-that-shaped-his-career/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T18:55:15.852Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:55:15.852Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[T.I. drops his final album today. Here are 6 moments that shaped his career.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[t.i.,kill the king,ti,album,music,entertainment]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7OJFMFRRGBAU3M5H3VLFGPN4WA.JPG?auth=23c75fe35976778b8797e94e33cbc8c7cc55fd550c294844bebbf8b9653bd863&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3843&amp;height=2562</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rapper T.I. performs during halftime as the Hawks take on the Magic at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Atlanta. On Friday, the legendary rapper released his long-awaited final album, “Kill the King.” (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/like-eight-super-bowls-world-cup-events-have-doubled-marta-ridership/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T18:32:21.943Z</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>2026-06-26T18:32:21.943Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Like eight Super Bowls’: World Cup events have doubled MARTA ridership]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[MARTA,FIFA World Cup,Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WVUULK3QONHEBIFVW6GDS6ETYA.jpg?auth=a537627ef258f74e5f4412a4ac2eecafcad5faa6ac13ae781865ed0d3730e4e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5246&amp;height=3497</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans exit the SEC District MARTA station to attend the first FIFA match in Atlanta on Monday, June 15, 2026.  (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/visa-hurdles-likely-keep-lumumba-vea-from-dr-congo-world-cup-match-in-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T18:30:17.297Z</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>2026-06-26T18:30:17.297Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Visa hurdles likely keep Lumumba Vea from DR Congo World Cup match in Atlanta]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[world cup,Atlanta,Congo,Patrice Lumumba,Lumumba Vea,Pride]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PVVNLYSKGBAVDGGIZHQW6PVCIM.jpg?auth=45e1484eec5d7b3122eef0e81c0c997d8c0396f0617a511bc5442df1feff75fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4637&amp;height=3091</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo supporter Michel Nkuka Mboladinga poses as a statue of the country's assassinated independence hero Patrice Lumumba ahead of the World Cup match against Colombia in Mexico on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Fernando Llano/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/four-georgia-tech-baseball-players-named-all-americans-by-d1-baseball/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T17:41:54.332Z</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>2026-06-26T17:41:54.332Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Four Georgia Tech baseball players named All-Americans by D1 Baseball]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/S5Y6JETNQRFJFI23TFHQSI5SLE.jpg?auth=e67c06918442788e2a68ac29c0fc7b5d4599a51bdfd80fcbd52bd6c75a5c7341&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2114&amp;height=1586</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech's Drew Burress (right) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against Oklahoma during the first inning 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/sports/2026/06/with-draft-over-here-are-moves-hawks-should-make-this-summer/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T17:16:40.746Z</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>2026-06-26T17:16:40.746Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With draft over, here are some moves the Hawks should make this summer]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,basketball,nba,atlanta hawks,nba draft,onsi saleh]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/32F6KOUL4ZEA3C5VX2UKIW4DE4.JPG?auth=cb13767f44ba9fcd38e1848065451dce4d1f7402f5c9c747b414ba6cf717a839&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5482&amp;height=3655</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh listens during the introductory news conference for their 2026 NBA draft picks at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/fiery-crash-between-tractor-trailer-train-disrupts-sw-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T16:36:41.971Z</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>2026-06-26T16:36:41.971Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fiery crash between tractor-trailer, CSX train disrupts SW Atlanta]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[train versus truck georgia,marta disruption]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DSX5UBKCU5GPPCX6465CAPFRWA.jpg?auth=954a2c839cf6abe2060ec0210baaec5551cae154fa39e607017b9bd075d4d380&amp;smart=true&amp;width=500&amp;height=334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A spokesperson with Atlanta fire says the fiery wreck occurred near Lee and Sparks streets in southwest Atlanta and involved a train. (AJC file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/takeaways-from-the-hawks-rookies-introductory-press-conference/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T16:17:14.84Z</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>2026-06-26T16:17:14.84Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Takeaways from the Hawks rookies’ introductory news conference]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SOGG5QFWSFEDVOKPJ7P2YECB7M.JPG?auth=c43a819cb8ac148046571e69c13004a8e23d1875b354ba60af4fa8b4fc718e07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5693&amp;height=3795</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks General Manager Onsi Saleh, second from left, speaks during the Atlanta Hawks introductory press conference for their 2026 NBA Draft Picks at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Atlanta.The Atlanta Hawks selected Houston PG Kingston Flemings with the 8th overall pick, second from right, St. Johns C Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overalll pick, left, and North Carolina C Henri Veesaar with the 52nd overall pick, right. ( (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/atlanta-airport-prepares-for-a-july-fourth-travel-surge-get-there-early/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T16:10:34.957Z</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>2026-06-26T16:10:34.957Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta airport prepares for a July Fourth travel surge. Get there early.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,transportation,atlanta airport,georgia,holiday travel,fourth of july,hartsfield-jackson atlanta international airport]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/I3AAJXHOQVFI7HYWOMPD7EKUVI.JPG?auth=408cb1dfff368819dc174163a61e9e4243ff83ae5a53de3238940b9af7b9ca71&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Airport travelers might encounter long lines during the Fourth of July travel weekend. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/what-was-in-the-biolab-fire-plume-georgia-tech-study-has-some-answers/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T16:09:45.604Z</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>2026-06-26T16:09:45.604Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What was in the BioLab fire plume? Georgia Tech study has some answers.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/REVWWQ6B74TAW5XCATDWADDNWI.jpg?auth=e1f6e9d541f6ab237e9a0f6a6d8a8710abfe61e95f08bab54fcbbf0c17c4d577&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3587</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The September 2024 fire at BioLab in Conyers spurred evacuations of thousands, weekslong overnight shelter-in-place orders, road closures, including parts of I-20 and led many to seek medical attention.  (John Spink/AJC 2024)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/georgia-data-centers-fill-up-as-soon-as-theyre-built-driving-demand-higher/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T16:08:24.745Z</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>2026-06-26T16:08:24.745Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia data centers fill up as soon as they’re built, driving demand higher]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ESY47ACJVFAHLGJJ4OAIQOTUZU.JPG?auth=9f1506412febc1c90c58cd598a334c2a4d8a64256072073f022dbae929786119&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8064&amp;height=4536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial image depicts the Microsoft data center in Union City on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. The project, developed by EdgeConnex on 136 acres of land, has a price tag of nearly $2 billion and is currently under construction. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-report-no-respect-no-respect-at-all/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T15:22:59.868Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T15:22:59.868Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves Report: No respect, no respect at all]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZN6U6O5TGZECVF7AOFQZQ4ZVXQ.jpg?auth=b44273102e05f53fe0a79cbc80fcef6583133696d0d5373143749cc1493bb796&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4471&amp;height=2981</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves center fielder Mauricio Dubón rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer during the ninth inning Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/federal-government-could-sell-money-pits-in-atlanta-savannah-and-athens/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T14:33:55.519Z</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>2026-06-26T14:33:55.519Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Federal government could sell ‘money pits’ in Atlanta, Savannah and Athens]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,atlanta,georgia,real estate]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WQGDNXA4LEE5DY7ENA3FSBJ524.JPG?auth=acbbc1f01f93cb34548f90ac3f854695c588cd7ea4972cf979bad438ba5e2220&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The federal government has listed the Peachtree Summit building, at 401 W. 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(Courtesy of Gatorade)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/republican-ad-tries-to-blame-democrats-for-killing-property-tax-relief/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T13:31:35.054Z</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>2026-06-26T13:31:35.054Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Republican ad tries to blame Democrats for killing property tax relief]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AAZHKX3AR5BCPJYMS3X2J7CB7Y.jpg?auth=6718726ac671e96001cbf36d0725f7e2732e5a27ac5153152610663798004b8b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, seen here announcing Republicans won’t redraw the state’s political maps during the special session. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/gay-bars-were-the-heart-of-atlantas-lgbtq-community-is-that-still-true/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T13:25:22.416Z</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>2026-06-26T13:25:22.416Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gay bars were the heart of Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community. 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(Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-tv-sports-listings/B7VI5ADAY24BLMB5XRLTVZ4HYM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T13:12:34.119Z</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>2026-06-26T13:12:34.119Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta TV sports listings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4SXDGHNONJEOPF3W74LK2JNXII.JPG?auth=ed21a617554de1131bc7dfab1d9b9cd1e9270fbed90f73fc6b59f94b668ed8c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7961&amp;height=5310</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves fans stand for the national anthem before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Kansas City Royals during an MLB game at Truist Park, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Atlanta. This was the Atlanta Braves season opening game. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/the-best-pulled-pork-sandwich-in-atlanta-we-found-it/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T13:05:33.559Z</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>2026-06-26T13:05:33.559Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The best pulled pork sandwich in Atlanta? We found it.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[best pulled pork sandwich in Atlanta,Atlanta pulled pork sandwich,best BBQ,best pulled pork,Atlanta BBQ restaurants,top pulled pork restaurants in Atlanta,where to find the best pulled pork sandwich in Atlanta,pork shoulder,BBQ56,Community Q BBQ,DAS BBQ,D.B.A. Barbecue,Fat Matt's Rib Shack,Frazie's Meat & Market,Fox Bros Bar-B-Q,Gene's BBQ,Heirloom Market BBQ,Herb's Rib Shack,Keenan's Pit BBQ,Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall,Lewis Barbecue,Madre's Garcia BBQ,Misfitsss BBQ,Old Brick Pit BBQ,On My Momma BBQ & Grille,Pit Boss BBQ,Queriosity BBQ,Sammy's BBQ,Southend Smokehouse,Sweet Aubrun BBQ,Twin Smoker's BBQ,Wood's Chapel BBQ,Wyatt's Country BBQ,AJC Dining,AJC Food & Dining,southern barbecue,Atlanta food scene,Monti Carlo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6PR4CFOHJVF77PMFPAYOWZHAOU.jpg?auth=4a19a7150519536e415ed5ea788ab40121b7b47c48228ca984a41833bc85ecb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A pulled pork sandwich from Fox Bros. 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(Becky Stein for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/12-fourth-of-july-fireworks-shows-to-check-out-across-metro-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T12:53:23.601Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T12:53:23.601Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[12 Fourth of July fireworks shows to check out across metro Atlanta]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[fireworks atlanta,atlanta fireworks,where to see fireworks in atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HJRMQSDHLNFT5FMDF6OCY47YMM.jpg?auth=be05ddde6854842fe5896894eedb67f0a42bd335cf6fa8f024cad2645f73fc88&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1593</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sandy Springs' Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration will  take place July 4, starting at 6 p.m. and features a concert by Don McLean. 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(Dustin Chambers/The New York Times)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/the-speaker-becomes-the-leader/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T12:48:52.029Z</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>2026-06-26T12:48:52.029Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The speaker becomes the leader]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZTRD4CPTU5A4RA5MYJV4SPBDPY.jpg?auth=3ae09861767c7afe9358fa56e278806a99b6ff6d21d95995c54640e2d16533e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2990&amp;height=1993</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, is seen in the morning hours during the fifth day of a special legislative session at the Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/2-georgia-rookies-among-biggest-surprise-players-of-nfl-offseason/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T12:41:03.643Z</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>2026-06-26T12:41:03.643Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 Georgia rookies among ‘biggest surprise players’ of NFL offseason]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,college,football,university of georgia,georgia bulldogs,uga,daylen everette,dillon bell,kirby smart,athens,nfl rookies]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XPTBV5RTRFGX5IXYSM5NQOKNCY.jpg?auth=b20b1b7c5c578049cf1fabdee6ff35dff721ce77c28d139e7d29d5e9a1d4dc43&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4650&amp;height=3100</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (left) celebrates a fumble recovery for a 47-yard touchdown against the Ole Miss Rebels during the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in New Orleans. Everette was one of Pittsburgh’s three third-round picks. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/06/delta-flight-attendants-allege-harassment-by-instructor-raising-concerns-about-company-culture/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T12:08:43Z</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>2026-06-26T12:08:43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Delta flight attendants allege harassment by instructor, raising concerns about company culture]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,business-ga-companies,delta airlines,delta,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F06-25-2026%2Ft_c6fafee771d3456c8f51c14b326128e6_name_20260624_DailyVerticals_Delta_Investigation_260624_V4_00_00_11_23_Still002.png?auth=5f75332eae924f4e44dbff244f8eab5f7582f41d83ad4d3318b5d1609dbbbb8f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-tech-lands-4-star-offensive-lineman-kal-el-johnson/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T11:26:37.866Z</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>2026-06-26T11:26:37.866Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech lands 4-star offensive lineman Kal-El Johnson]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,college,football,georgia tech,yellow jackets,atlanta,georgia,kal-el johnson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/766F22ONEFBGRKI7VGXN3H5MXA.jpg?auth=a9d05b8f4cf07bc66192e28d88ffb2ba47f098b837f24f8c45a8631a114a0b09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5563&amp;height=3129</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Four-star offensive lineman Kal-El Johnson announced his commitment to the Yellow Jackets on Thursday, he told Rivals. 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ATL: River mystery]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/the-georgia-legislatures-special-session-tally-5-days-300000/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T09:01:01.1Z</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>2026-06-26T09:01:01.1Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Georgia Legislature’s special session tally: 5 days, $300,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XFCJ33KXYZGBHI6BF56VLRQ72A.JPG?auth=e8be8b4e0d848959bcf624576d423252f74ff5d68cdc19de37b5be9ef932c2b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The voting board shows the failing vote on property tax legislation during the special session at the Capitol in Atlanta last week. 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A report offers clues.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3Z3UYSZ3BNEMPEU5O66AIA3DIQ.jpg?auth=c73196bffcddef16aaf3d36d3b7018e4ba952677d3d5d173ac56ab400e65751e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dead fish line a stretch of the Chattahoochee River near the city of Atlanta on Friday, May 22, 2026. 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Delta gave him a new job.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SRBOECANEZGLDKC335EEKCQTIU.png?auth=92186d8dab7fb535796ed8cb5a4679408da26dfbe4d7d770a032ba508d256915&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: Marcie LaCerte for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/how-atlanta-became-uzbekistans-world-cup-home-base/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T20:37:47.048Z</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>2026-06-25T20:37:47.048Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Atlanta became Uzbekistan’s World Cup home base]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/345RFR64ABCUFAB3QHGJPL4BRU.jpg?auth=c1b56da3531bba6adb835bc48db9ea2529726f142bc53dde85cb94ecbc374d3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5086&amp;height=3391</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Uzbekistan's Abbosbek Fayzullaev (right) and Colombia's Gustavo Puerta compete for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/how-good-are-you-at-atlanta-braves-trivia-find-out-in-this-months-quiz/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T15:02:40.805Z</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>2026-06-25T15:02:40.805Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How good are you at Atlanta Braves trivia? 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/06/which-atlanta-bbq-joint-has-the-best-pulled-pork-sandwich/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T14:59:23Z</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>2026-06-25T14:59:23Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Which Atlanta BBQ joint has the best pulled pork sandwich?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[lifestyle,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F06-23-2026%2Ft_0b0c448260774598b86a9fd3dc7b7cb1_name_20260618_BestBBQ_Standups_Taste_Test_V4_00_00_13_09_Still001.png?auth=e82606cca345b0458fdb145a0ac420406013d7adb8533e226825f0c63f66e3db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/analyzing-twins-starter-joe-ryan-as-a-trade-target-for-the-braves/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T14:08:31.836Z</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>2026-06-25T14:08:31.836Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Analyzing Twins starter Joe Ryan as a trade target for the Braves]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[braves,braves trade,braves trade rumors,braves rumors,twins rumors,mlb trade rumors,braves trade deadline,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JCGYSHXIHFHOTFJE4A3KUKRJOQ.jpg?auth=c349652abcfb641d2e1ac8d3a9b1427ceef5404d052be57e8a64ae7b56ceb295&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan — pictured against the Braves in June 2023 — could be a trade target for Atlanta. Ryan is 5-4 with a 3.18 ERA and 108 strikeouts to 19 walks. (John Bazemore/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/struggles-with-starting-pitching-at-the-heart-of-braves-june-swoon/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T13:32:14.821Z</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>2026-06-25T13:32:14.821Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Struggles with starting pitching at the heart of Braves’ June swoon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6RMFBWA6DVA3REFC5V5OR76WPI.jpg?auth=398dd73192f89dbeffbf03ac42fce2347dac1c0e56624691af8d00535d5f84e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3863&amp;height=2576</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (left) — pictured with pitching coach Jeremy Hefner on June 7 against the Pirates  — appeared to be on his way to the All-Star Game early in the season, but in June he's allowed 19 earned runs in 22⅔ innings and batters are hitting .309 against him. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-tech-baseball-to-compete-in-live-like-lou-jax-classic-in-2027/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T13:31:36.042Z</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>2026-06-25T13:31:36.042Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech baseball to compete in Live Like Lou Jax Classic in 2027]]></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[The Georgia Tech baseball team, pictured in May 2026, will face Cincinnati, Illinois and Tennessee in the Live Like Lou Jax Baseball Classic in 2027. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/chick-fil-as-newest-business-side-hustle-isnt-a-restaurant/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:54.415Z</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>2026-06-25T12:58:54.415Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chick-fil-A’s newest business side hustle isn’t a restaurant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FNTUUJXIEZHL3IMWW4IFL3ETMM.jpeg?auth=02e0df75410e88385e73b16862b0a0682a0799dc99559fb182a506b563350fb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7747&amp;height=5167</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Red Wagon Ventures, a subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, has launched Acrew Home Professionals,which can help with home repairs and other services. (Courtesy of Red Wagon Ventures)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/rick-jacksons-next-challenge-winning-over-republicans/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:03.607Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:37:03.607Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rick Jackson’s next challenge: Winning over Republicans]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DN7HV4GQTBHBBAPTYSFKIZ6IGE.JPG?auth=694a019956149c8f4f09c05f443a3309e0e89d13937a9ab9e1e437dfc098232f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5517&amp;height=3678</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for governor, greets supporters at his election night party after the primary runoff vote. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/census-data-shows-georgia-continues-to-diversify/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T12:28:12.193Z</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>2026-06-25T12:28:12.193Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Census data shows Georgia continues to diversify]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YVYVIDYHENA3XAUBCYSDOMMS6M.png?auth=76a66b182e8547f6a4909371319b773e894ce1ae43045714e1acba8ff4759bd0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Getty, Pexels)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-swept-by-padres-nl-east-lead-down-to-45-games/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T12:18:40.105Z</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>2026-06-25T12:18:40.105Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves swept by Padres, NL East lead down to 4.5 games]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4VUDNGOT5FCT3LQZZFZNCMO4OI.jpg?auth=9c8f141fff41fd989c1cf7c6cd61282c73112a04a5995b9c5341180d30814a46&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4038&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Martín Pérez, shown here throwing against the Mets earlier this month, matched his season high for walks with four Wednesday against the Padres, and 40 of his 82 pitches missed the strike zone. 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Murray/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-lawmakers-punt-fight-over-voting-machines-to-2028/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:58:36.807Z</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>2026-06-25T10:58:36.807Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia lawmakers punt fight over voting machines to 2028]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia,elections,Georgia politics,politics,paper ballots]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2CXYVCHCVFBCRCLGFKG44ESYNQ.jpg?auth=2402410fb54699ed952a4db357d6f043539ac4a564a69715c14b0790bc0636a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5850&amp;height=3900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the State House of Representatives are seen in the Chamber at the start of the fifth day of a special legislative session at the Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 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(Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-chicken-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:01:40.808Z</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>2026-06-25T10:01:40.808Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Chicken business]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/hawks-agree-to-trade-move-up-take-henri-veesaar-at-no-52/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:10.135Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:10.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks agree to trade; move up take Henri Veesaar at No. 52]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EOORYBZSHNFXTGPEKY7DTRPAI4.jpg?auth=03bce921e72b85cd133907ade0fc4c7556e0983551d300bd81cf869e1d519c2b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3880&amp;height=2587</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) shoots as Virginia Tech forward Amani Hansberry (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Chris Seward/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/hey-hey-hes-the-last-monkee-and-people-cant-say-hes-monkeying-around/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:01.547Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:01.547Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hey, hey, he’s the last Monkee, and people can’t say he’s monkeying around]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Micky Dolenz,the Monkees,City Winery Atlanta,the Beatles,“Dolenz Sings R.E.M.”,TV show,"60 Years of the Monkees"]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HUKBI74OGNFTDC36CIRMTSMV6I.jpeg?auth=02a48817528219ea283be02898096007034eedf328fc41669e3d82a2a7c01fd5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Micky Dolenz will sing hits by the Monkees and share back stories about the songs during sold-out performances June 30 and July 2 at City Winery Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of Emily Dolenz)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-22/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:05.016Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:00:05.016Z</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/why-an-atlanta-based-federal-judges-misconduct-became-congress-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:00.723Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:00.723Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why an Atlanta-based federal judge’s misconduct became Congress’ business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AOVHJ6N6WDLRPOKN3VHA7ZELTE.JPG?auth=3c0e6c135b291337108cc83ac3835ef3a1fe0d059e8665c22154d29a2f7c0bca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Richard B. Russell Federal Building is shown on Sunday, March 23, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/party-switcher-losses-show-georgians-that-labels-still-matter/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:30:01.017Z</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>2026-06-25T09:30:01.017Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Party switcher losses show Georgians that labels still matter]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DJDHDDEQMZGZBEQNA3RAFRGGQY.png?auth=feb1789717ec65a3d97b596ce598013bef8e85037601dbd6f1c6693f3a578f61&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1120</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: Justin Tran for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/atlanta-is-looking-for-its-honey-deuce/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:00:04.277Z</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>2026-06-25T09:00:04.277Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta is looking for its honey deuce]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[signature cocktail,peaches,peach,Fawn Amaro & Wine Bar,Matt Watkins,Murrell’s Row Spirits,Bo Brown,Peach on the Pitch,Peachtrees on Peachtree,POP,Pearson Farm]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RFWZO6EAX5GGLLJ32U5JBNSD54.jpeg?auth=1805d18be9b20bde3680a1584499202a728fef4191a35fc072ab0fda06f5e2d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3200&amp;height=1800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Peach on the Pitch might just be Atlanta's next signature cocktail. 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(Nathan Carter/Access Atlanta)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/atlantas-only-world-cup-player-gets-welcome-homecoming-with-haiti/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T01:42:10.132Z</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>2026-06-25T01:42:10.132Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s only World Cup player gets welcome homecoming with Haiti]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IKIYL45TDVEMPHH23BRU2K3YA4.jpg?auth=9895fc9e098169d0ed68fe91d32335a7c7ee83e2cde5d8c9b9ada660555b4819&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2845&amp;height=2265</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Haiti's Louicius Deedson, right, passes to teammate Jean-Ricner Bellegarde during second half of Morocco vs. Haiti Group C FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  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Georgia Tech won 41-16 over Syracuse. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/east-lake-out-as-permanent-host-for-tour-championship-after-2027/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T22:36:57.614Z</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>2026-06-24T22:36:57.614Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2EMMI45FUNAUJBE4LWLGGKMTZA.JPG?auth=4023c8f6fc1159d35bcad61cf8dc9aaf865211f1cc3cb70b6bd31c37928ae3a6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5476&amp;height=3651</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Golf fans head to the eighth fairway during the second round of the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Aug. 22, 2025. 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