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(Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/drake-london-forever-indebted-to-atlanta-eyes-a-falcons-super-bowl-victory/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T20:01:04.332Z</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>2026-06-09T20:01:04.332Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Drake London ‘forever indebted to Atlanta,’ eyes a Falcons Super Bowl victory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HJI7UCLYUJEX7HOHG7AUKRNLSA.jpg?auth=3c93cc8228ae591b398c3f5eeb412936a91564457d1d8afc861e0608cfe1373d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4063&amp;height=2709</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons wide receiver Drake London practices Monday, June 8, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Erik S. 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(Courtesy of the Irish Exit)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/shooting-suspect-is-2nd-to-face-federal-charges-linked-to-marta-violence-in-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T19:39:15.627Z</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>2026-06-09T19:39:15.627Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shooting suspect is 2nd to face federal charges linked to MARTA violence in week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[marta shooting,marta stabbing,is marta safe,marta fifa world cup transportation]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SVUTH7RFKNENDIURQOMBSC4PIQ.jpg?auth=3cc4e324fede09ccb5d6b4032941067908cb3bc8897bbe9edb6126d16b5c253f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8234&amp;height=5489</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A MARTA police officer collects evidence from a train after a shooting at the Midtown station on June 5. Anthony Gresham was arrested in connection to the incident, which police said injured a teen. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgias-in-state-recruiting-efforts-trending-to-be-worst-of-smarts-tenure/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T18:43:59.944Z</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>2026-06-09T18:43:59.944Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s in-state recruiting efforts trending to be worst of Smart’s tenure]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NPI7K44ZWJD7LHCZAQ4BVJFCHA.JPG?auth=8ac19b04c4417267f5c63675836fe4d8748a132ed68eec627a7102c9972a651c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8060&amp;height=5376</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia coach Kirby Smart, shown speaking during the Sugar Bowl media day Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans, puts a lot of effort into recruiting. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/knicks-historic-run-changes-nothing-about-how-the-hawks-lost-to-them/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T18:36:24.212Z</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>2026-06-09T18:36:24.212Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Knicks’ historic run changes nothing about how the Hawks lost to them]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JV2SADVJDRAVXOZTR3ZKLSSJZI.jpg?auth=25ff5b657d5fcc8d05821296d396a1c105277ebe5b5153b33741c4a4c25dc98e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks players react during the fourth quarter of their 140-89 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoff series Thursday, April 30, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/nonprofit-serving-health-systems-emerges-as-potential-northlake-mall-buyer/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T17:57:35.597Z</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>2026-06-09T17:57:35.597Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nonprofit serving health systems emerges as potential Northlake Mall buyer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2YDKESVUOVDRJN2YI35T3QA2HQ.jpg?auth=343df8d73e79ffc8c3e519de44abcdc8a634bee35b330061b897f023a60d8f2a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5280&amp;height=3779</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northlake Mall has given a number of tenants notice to vacate under reports of a potential sale. Part of the mall was converted to offices occupied by Emory Healthcare, which won't be impacted. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/aria-hires-2nd-new-executive-chef-a-year-after-founders-retirement/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T17:48:08.739Z</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>2026-06-09T17:48:08.739Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aria hires 2nd new executive chef a year after founder’s retirement]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurant news,atlanta restaurants,aria buckhead,aria atlanta,lazy betty,lazy betty atlanta,michelin restaurants atlanta,austin goetzman,gerry klaskala,atlanta chefs,best atlanta restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4RT77NDTCFA2BHJJ4POAZ4YSTM.jpg?auth=dd66e84ebd0ed47c1420357d8ef7b54283546d5e934efb519e28b209f63a9b2f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2250&amp;height=1500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aria owner Andres Loaiza (left) with new executive chef Austin Goetzman. (Brandon Amato, courtesy of Aria)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/accessatl/2026/06/need-weekend-plans-start-with-these-metro-atlanta-events-watch-parties-festivals-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T16:52:55.351Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:52:55.351Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Need weekend plans? Start with these metro Atlanta events: watch parties, festivals and more ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5VA4BXM3ORAORPV6QZTGDTNCDA.jpg?auth=393cd04661e89594e43b8527015ceee8d0c84c66705fbdb4b248271e9d7d134e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A mural created by artists Vanna Black and Verations adorns the front of a building along Forsyth Street on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/marta-shooting-suspect-arrested-after-manhunt/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T16:42:51.167Z</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>2026-06-09T16:42:51.167Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MARTA shooting suspect arrested after weekend search]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DSLQFVGCU5ASRNLMBEUKEEPXZY.jpg?auth=6b6b8d8f622098c9a67cdf479fe05c2f5b8f82313e2abb26d4d6554bca6cee85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Crime scene tape stretches across an escalator at MARTA's Midtown station following a shooting Friday, June 5, 2026. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/how-many-all-stars-will-braves-have-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T14:32:51.486Z</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>2026-06-09T14:32:51.486Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How many All-Stars will Braves have in 2026?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LMTKVNCM4ZH67FZ6U7DTQ7IFSE.jpg?auth=46a942eead7dd17327734e6d25173669a550ab2e1f9526fac3c4023f89a09214&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4209&amp;height=2806</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves first baseman Matt Olson (left) and outfielder Michael Harris II — pictured celebrating Atlanta's win over the Pirates on Sunday, June 7, 2026 — are among the handful of Braves who seem to be locks to make the All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Erik S. 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(Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/fbis-fulton-county-2020-investigation-fails-to-deliver-so-far/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:42:13.271Z</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>2026-06-09T10:42:13.271Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[FBI’s Fulton County 2020 investigation fails to deliver, so far]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia,2020 election,Fulton County,Georgia politics,U.S. Department of Justice,FBI news,FBI,DOJ,Donald Trump,Todd Blanche]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NUFJ4STSHJEXHDDZ6Y2DO6PIW4.jpg?auth=e5c6e60dfa1b03d29551c3ca338dc287b5c3e4e4dabb79d61d8fac4903f39fff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=1856</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An FBI agent appears at the entrance to the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. 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(Steve Helber/AP file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/hawks-coach-quin-snyder-agree-to-contract-extension/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:35:52.368Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:35:52.368Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks’ extension of Quin Snyder keeps the team on an upward trajectory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GS4FUJ5DYRF7HCZLJU4BBBW5GA.jpg?auth=3f893dbd3094070d9359d0b597513c00d062f79bbaa934406b7a257ba9b371e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4301&amp;height=3036</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder reacts during the first half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/falcons-begin-final-week-of-otas/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:29:05.123Z</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>2026-06-09T10:29:05.123Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons begin final week of OTAs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/C4AET4LHEVGBNFCTZATQ4KVCKY.jpg?auth=52bf1c0521811d15a1f1b7a6c23690811780418f5b3ce71b3679d8dd0cbae452&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3355&amp;height=2237</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during Atlanta Falcons practice, Monday, June 8, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/states-no-4-prospect-chance-gilbert-makes-stunning-commitment-to-auburn/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:26:04.655Z</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>2026-06-09T10:26:04.655Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[State’s No. 4 prospect Chance Gilbert makes stunning commitment to Auburn ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting,Chance Gilbert,Auburn football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WQTLNL2E45CUTA6CDR2VPN2BNY.jpg?auth=f0ad18422197fd1f86d0791de9561e73e66949cbf74c5f862c9eceada5f632d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[4-star East Coweta's Chance Gilbert was named an Under Armour All-American after his junior year. The major UGA target is the No. 4 prospect in the state of Georgia for the Class of 2027. (Jeff Sentell/ DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/shared-autonomous-vehicles-not-rail-are-the-future-of-the-atlanta-beltline/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:13:17.917Z</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>2026-06-09T10:13:17.917Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shared autonomous vehicles, not rail, are the future of the Atlanta Beltline]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JNQAHNQCRBDCVJPB2YQYCS2MDM.jpg?auth=4dd147ec9a5b46a29d843f9ae5cb0e43ea5bce95812056c42c26a1802fe2b6b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2396&amp;height=1597</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Passengers are seen getting off an ATL Spoke bus as they arrive at the Lee + White District on Monday, June 1, 2026. The ATL Spoke, an autonomous pilot program, began offering service recently. It connects the West End MARTA station and the Lee + White District. It operates seven days a week. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/atlanta-police-chief-schierbaum-you-cant-arrest-your-way-to-a-safe-city/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:08:18.187Z</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>2026-06-09T10:08:18.187Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta police Chief Schierbaum: You can’t arrest your way to a safe city]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5MQ5NPYOCRB2HN57T7TWZAMYRM.JPG?auth=fb2f9b3ff9ba18b0b193b1c722ffa1c5504da66a8a89381bf2900bba980a19c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5759&amp;height=3839</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum (left) touts Mayor Andre Dickens Summer Youth Employment Program, a 2023 partnership where nonprofits and businesses place 5,000 teenagers and young adults in jobs. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/lt-gov-burt-jones-ga-deserves-a-governor-with-a-track-record-of-success/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:06:19.14Z</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>2026-06-09T10:06:19.14Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lt. Gov. Burt Jones: Ga. deserves a governor with a track record of success]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OEYDAY3RKZCA3MSHLFYF5M54PE.jpg?auth=602dfae5203227ae296b88f1cef1404ceb34906aafbb8f867abd4ed5ed6314a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5313&amp;height=3542</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones speaks during a primary election night watch party, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Jackson, Ga. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-turtle-crossing/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:05:59.802Z</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>2026-06-09T10:05:59.802Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Turtle crossing]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/review-in-the-heights-is-a-lofty-achievement-for-aurora-theatre/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:00:02.041Z</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>2026-06-09T10:00:02.041Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Review: ‘In the Heights’ is a lofty achievement for Aurora Theatre]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA["In the Heights",theater review,Aurora Theatre,Lawrenceville,Lin-Manuel Miranda,Ann-Carol Pence,Latin culture]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7VQNPVYLOFC2NCLSFCVQQXZK2I.jpg?auth=5a59ae98d3035b863cf6d0c7b9726cb4275bc7491e0a7d56b80d94604d0f3f43&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5110&amp;height=3407</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cast of "In the Heights" at Aurora Theatre performs "Carnaval del Barrio." (Casey Gardner Ford/Courtesy of Aurora Theatre)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-8/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:00:05.168Z</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>2026-06-09T10:00:05.168Z</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[Readers write. (Phil Skinner/AJC 2013)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/private-schools-lead-way-in-4a-marist-takes-no-1-spot-in-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:05.537Z</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>2026-06-09T09:00:05.537Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Private schools lead way in 4A; Marist takes No. 1 spot in all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QRJ6IS25EVH25CZITHEYLPLRQA.JPG?auth=84ba33ad5c9e3e0b41aaa74e35db9305596a4f1657665164599c3bd2cf9043a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2254&amp;height=1503</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The GHSA Class 4A Girls Basketball State Championship trophy is shown at Marist School on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/bremen-leads-from-start-to-finish-in-class-a-division-i-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:05.779Z</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>2026-06-09T09:00:05.779Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bremen leads from start to finish in Class A Division I all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5E3KLBKRCZAHFA7CZLKESAKD7M.jpg?auth=53b9e9a4cddb5dc1061555dadcfb851adf5f97f9153111de83172f9ba2852eb8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1013&amp;height=675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bremen coaches and players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Class A Division I fast-pitch softball championship on Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus. (Courtesy of Georgia High School Association)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/jefferson-outlasts-region-rival-for-first-place-in-class-3a-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:06.877Z</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>2026-06-09T09:00:06.877Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jefferson outlasts region rival for first place in Class 3A all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NPFBUZ343ZB7DOA6PRRMWGYEUA.JPG?auth=bbc9c840fe9b87cc04b75bcfdb39047cc3508b3b66caa5ed427b2e0213419135&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4044&amp;height=2696</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jefferson’s Danny Krutules, right, goes against Westover School’s Tylar Mansfield in the Class 3A 157 lb weight class during the round of 16 of the GHSA Traditional Wrestling Championship at The Arena at Southlake, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Morrow, Ga. Jefferson’s Krutules won 20-2. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/new-customers-flock-to-metro-atlantas-west-african-restaurants/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:03.228Z</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>2026-06-09T09:00:03.228Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New customers flock to metro Atlanta’s West African restaurants]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurants,african food atlanta,west african food atlanta,best west african food atlanta,best african food atlanta,african food norcross,african food marietta,le nouveau maquis,african food buffet,best buffets atlanta,where to get jollof rice atlanta,jollof rice atlanta,ike's cafe and grill,tribe and spice atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MLX3Z4G635GDFNHS3LNVVOCZYM.JPG?auth=7f4f82430a3b66d95a1f9f37ca7cf2cf762cf7c20032ccc334b5641fe13d2384&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anita Safo, Reja Made, Tochi Ezeokonkwo and Leslie Jonah dine at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B7RDNBD5RFAAJKEEBG32DPW4EI.JPG?auth=f12a7be050e75e855678b6756faef19f7e9bddbe008ee3e0608c9777218ba529&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Whole snapper is on the menu at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GWTYCSGBERGPZBF2BWGXQOWJ4U.JPG?auth=3080752f486bce5ea87fe9a2f116d61ecc45cc599a940f0004e4aae744b832ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Debee is grilled lamb served with a savory onion sauce, served with one side, such as thieb rice or plantains at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CPIIBB2WF5F2RETJZ7ONUCESC4.JPG?auth=bc9ad92fc3e2bf979ad4fae22b073665ce0466e5861b7f7075edca2f401df9f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kimberly Slaughter and Vivian Okereke have their photo taken in Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XDCR7BY7ZVCWBEID4G6CJEW3YQ.JPG?auth=df91aea6caed66c61aaf7e1d1b59174518c892ed03bd13a89d7462a034f53145&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5274&amp;height=3516</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Monica Ngalame makes a cocktail at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4JEI67XQRNFMRNFXRCWUQHFMMQ.JPG?auth=ee061f25cef2e599e0314d864160736ab5ef115823b31e96142fc2d15ae4ea15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5521&amp;height=3681</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Takeout orders await pickup at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WWN2OECOLNCBXFSSHQ7TBLCHNQ.JPG?auth=efe27f6caf15c95d2f78935b5438b471ed33189ba403fb6e7c2370bc278d5eb8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5801&amp;height=3867</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Christie Fabiola Agbale at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4QBZFCJGIBDPVM7HT4KPKRX5F4.JPG?auth=328e737f1443490e95c40d4037fcef3f5c3352af94d63821630fa8260242bfd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5852&amp;height=3901</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Val Donald checks out a customer at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FVPLXVFTT5HMBJDPULCFBP47LA.JPG?auth=c957125d1e0a18ed7f9d6d499b68b6542ba35000dd98f032d401e14e04390e4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3931&amp;height=5896</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jane Nkereuwem, local business owner, dines with a friend at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker, Ga. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X3DTJSNKIFBTTC2KTC5BKCWW3E.JPG?auth=d85072802c191572fcac7ca1cb9994526446144a0ee0ad4996ba6fcea27aefd6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5791&amp;height=3861</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[West African restaurant Le Nouveau Maquis opened its second restaurant, in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/gac-takes-lead-in-spring-holds-on-to-top-3a-a-private-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:05.068Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:00:05.068Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GAC takes lead in spring, holds on to top 3A-A Private all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BCYUSNC2OVFUDFTM5Q6P73C3KI.jpeg?auth=f534a89bc76dc9b705714e9c0d2d69449d70f017d83059b4c6c50f2fe17651b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=512&amp;height=384</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Greater Atlanta Christian won the National High School Tennis Championship at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida, in February. Pictured, from left, are Brady Gessner, Santi Bisogno, Jack Morrison, Marcello Bisogno, Harrison Kemp, Alexander Paden, Freddy Dougah, Jason Eigbedion and Simon Dong. Ben Hawkins is not pictured. The event was an invitational of the eight highest-rated teams nationwide based on Universal Tennis Rating. (Courtesy of Greater Atlanta Christian)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/with-15-top-5-finishes-pope-takes-no-1-spot-in-class-5a-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:05.695Z</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>2026-06-09T09:00:05.695Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With 15 top-5 finishes, Pope takes No. 1 spot in Class 5A all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DVXNKF4ILJFNXN7M6HNC6DK6QM.jpg?auth=a398dea7c407352045b739f68f8ca3415d2163e3e242b95a0159f6cf55ad9471&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pope’s Parker Troughton scores in the fourth inning of Game 2 against Loganville in the GHSA Class 5A baseball championship series at Gwinnett Field in Lawrenceville on May 26, 2026. Pope won the game, but ultimately not the series. 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(Courtesy of Arthur Rudick)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-baseball-gets-its-night-game-for-cws-matchup-with-texas/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T20:39:12.432Z</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>2026-06-08T20:39:12.432Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia baseball gets night game for CWS matchup with Texas]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QVMJ6EWN2ZHKZIPIY5ZRFHSK7A.jpg?auth=0cadc784716a6921f3d5f7c203ef4af2641e8d5b431849f47cc96c7f82c59cb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldog players gather in the outfiled moments before they face the Mississippi State Bulldogs for Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Athens. 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The base went under lockdown Monday after shots were fired, officials said. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/2-georgia-student-athletes-win-their-nil-arbitration-case/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T19:11:03.357Z</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>2026-06-08T19:11:03.357Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 Georgia student-athletes win their NIL arbitration case]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GYVXJXZRQFCOPH7WXOAHHTCT2A.JPG?auth=dc7ac61e9c433a15c1c2e206dbad5830002b578d81513c9fa6551c41651b991f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5421&amp;height=3614</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band perform during the school's spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. 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Ruwa Romman (left) and civil rights attorney Rahul Garabadu are vying for a Georgia Senate seat. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/heres-where-apple-tvs-cape-fear-was-shot-around-metro-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T15:53:13.824Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:53:13.824Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here’s where Apple TV’s ‘Cape Fear’ was shot around metro Atlanta]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UMPKYIQMENAKLP3DHMSPURNDMI.jpg?auth=e86309101fcddf33e0b872edc8031d31dd2baebbdd8b52af986127304d4c1f5c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=1620</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Javier Bardem plays the scary Max Cady in a latest version of "Cape Fear," a series on Apple TV shot in Atlanta. (Courtesy of Apple TV)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-continue-to-roll-as-they-head-to-chicago-and-new-york-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T15:11:06.218Z</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>2026-06-08T15:11:06.218Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves continue to roll as they head to Chicago and New York this week]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OGWKJBD3SRHA3JWORF2LW7A4LE.jpg?auth=19e57967ca18a2a346de3b921ca25a0d2723126488e6bdbbe130ea56029e864b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5010&amp;height=3340</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Braves are "a group that likes to compete — I say that a lot. They enjoy it. And they hold each other accountable, to a high standard,” manager Walt Weiss said Sunday. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/baseball-coachs-three-decades-of-devotion-capped-with-one-last-state-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T14:48:27.126Z</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>2026-06-08T14:48:27.126Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Baseball coach’s three decades of devotion capped with one last state title]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RNFGGUSKBJCB5M2YH7LBJVTNRM.jpeg?auth=495572b5c557e1bea859e06293c29a99ab7533e167893c0604d89bac3bc1197b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2844&amp;height=1896</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Loganville players and coaches celebrate with the trophy after winning 4-3 against Pope in Game 3 of the Class 5A GHSA Baseball State Championship Series at Gwinnett Field on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Lawrenceville. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/how-social-media-reacted-after-georgia-baseballs-epic-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T14:47:31.146Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:47:31.146Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How social media reacted after Georgia baseball’s epic weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RCUWSAXS2RF5BAAHGHPJZBRD5A.jpg?auth=9d3815df33fbed73e06a9eea872bbd44c2a1d442e27a3fd3b662e835196b7f94&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5094&amp;height=3396</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia infielder Ryan Wynn points at his championship hat as he celebrates with his team after winning an NCAA super regional against Mississippi State at Foley Field on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/contests/2026/06/ajc-x-atlanta-united-giveaway-2026-new-york-official-rules/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T14:24:56.878Z</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>2026-06-08T14:24:56.878Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AJC x ATLANTA UNITED GIVEAWAY 2026 - NEW YORK - OFFICIAL RULES ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IMDXLK3CKVD7PFXSP2ZXMYPVHU.jpg?auth=64162647b1c222a05d7c151267fc77328fb83dfe1661262139bbd29107d9d2a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=256&amp;height=135</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/contests/2026/06/ajc-x-atlanta-united-giveaway-2026-miami-official-rules/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T14:20:36.817Z</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>2026-06-08T14:20:36.817Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AJC x ATLANTA UNITED GIVEAWAY 2026 - MIAMI - OFFICIAL RULES]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IMDXLK3CKVD7PFXSP2ZXMYPVHU.jpg?auth=64162647b1c222a05d7c151267fc77328fb83dfe1661262139bbd29107d9d2a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=256&amp;height=135</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-leaders-press-marta-on-safety-ahead-of-world-cup/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T13:51:55.77Z</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>2026-06-08T13:51:55.77Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia leaders press MARTA on safety ahead of World Cup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AW5ESNJKYH5VLPJF4PZIL2NWQE.jpg?auth=14294944e62d7e70dd962585b8b64a6b3c90f7105281c332ee6d04f26e0f8f0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5088&amp;height=3392</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration is among several Georgia legislative leaders turning up the pressure on MARTA after recent violent attacks on the transit system. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/the-world-cups-almost-here-atlantas-fixing-up-the-guest-room/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T13:42:40.928Z</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>2026-06-08T13:42:40.928Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The World Cup’s almost here. Atlanta’s fixing up the guest room.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[opinion,bill torpy,metro atlanta,world cup]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/P2324O4S6ZHPJFODTQF4665BOA.JPG?auth=a713387daf8aac85b095615f97d4cf173741d3b5fda5fb8c393e9e1b438b6c15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7576&amp;height=5053</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Security drives by outside of Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Atlanta’s first World Cup match is June 15. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/turtle-light-fight-still-burns-bright-at-buc-ees-exit-along-i-95/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T13:34:17.204Z</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>2026-06-08T13:34:17.204Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Turtle light fight still burns bright at Buc-ee’s exit along I-95]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/U2JSSVV43REWDHKQ5ALLDMBLGI.jpg?auth=e295df0cf9732a91a73c04e3c65d5d8b502da393581b9b2ba952a2f276e69258&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3736&amp;height=2491</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[High mast lights at Exit 42, the location of the new Buc-ee’s in Brunswick, GA, on June 25, 2025. (Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight Local) 
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/hes-the-best-player-in-the-country-daniel-jackson-comes-through-for-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T13:33:02.425Z</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>2026-06-08T13:33:02.425Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘He’s the best player in the country.’ Daniel Jackson comes through for Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DNVWT4RHMNB3PHVH2552DVTYC4.JPG?auth=d93d1eddfa0dcbd244b53a5bed67f646d59c4f075c199b2a61cc12328da251ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3181&amp;height=2121</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs catcher Daniel Jackson reacts after hitting a two-run home run to give the team an 11-9 lead in the 10th inning of Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/read-more-from-the-exclusive-investigation-from-the-atlanta-journal-constitution/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T13:31:24.136Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:31:24.136Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Read more from the exclusive investigation from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CIWV2TI4URDSFIOALXVGJ4PQKU.png?auth=44eb90156eaff3a6b78713b717af15e9f5be60c3aecf701dba41f66fd928eefe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Pexels, Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/heavy-mettle-more-than-brawn-georgia-has-what-it-takes-to-win-it-all/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T13:24:02.992Z</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>2026-06-08T13:24:02.992Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Heavy mettle: More than brawn, Georgia has what it takes to win it all]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NMF3ZXNXPFCKROG4SRFFFWWQZA.jpg?auth=eefe5158a6b571f78c9c711b6b7f7ce23e81af8ad6f79e951a1d023910448d8c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5284&amp;height=3523</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps holds the winning ticket to the College World Series in Omaha after winning the NCAA Super Regional over Mississippi State 11-9 in extra innings Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/spanakopita-inspires-a-quick-veggie-packed-weeknight-frittata/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T13:15:53.08Z</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>2026-06-08T13:15:53.08Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Spanakopita inspires a quick veggie-packed weeknight frittata]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[5:30 challenge,breakfast for dinner,easy weeknight dinner,eggs for dinner,egg recipes,easy frittata recipe,spanakopita egg recipe,dinner in 20 minutes,what to make for dinner,quick weeknight dinner]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V4EDOULYZVG53AX4VSAA4C747Y.jpg?auth=1d05f0e3de2fe65230385a7a5750236d7bdcd3b7b479eb34d149bd89018be5a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1429</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spanakopita Frittata. (Aaliyah Man for the AJC/food styling by Kate Williams)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/he-grew-up-just-20-minutes-away-this-weekend-he-was-clutch-at-foley-field/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T12:32:24.485Z</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>2026-06-08T12:32:24.485Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[He grew up just 20 minutes away. This weekend, he was clutch at Foley Field.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RPLD2V4NBRBEDLNJQKOOYLHUD4.jpg?auth=6e3c67c34693570518ccca95f86f67849312dd0130c5b385be9c53b0539a133e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs pitcher Justin Byrd tosses his glove to celebrate striking out the last Mississippi State batter during the 10th inning to secure the NCAA Super Regional victory Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-beep-beep/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T10:30:13.599Z</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>2026-06-08T10:30:13.599Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Beep, beep]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/06/georgia-can-feed-its-children-and-support-its-farmers/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T10:19:36.37Z</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>2026-06-08T10:19:36.37Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia can feed its children and support its farmers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4RWMAZMK6SDPL4Q3P3F52QIWNE.JPG?auth=0fcfc346296849272e7483537d41721b293148b4b2272ebff60a79bd03220d38&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5088&amp;height=3392</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Left to right) Cafeteria manager Montavious Jenkins, prepares lunch for students along with food assistants Rosa Burley and Barbara Watson at Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta. (Natrice Miller/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/its-ok-to-say-soccer-at-world-cup-dont-let-football-snobs-deter-you/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T10:06:50.229Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T10:06:50.229Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[It’s OK to say ‘soccer’ at World Cup. Don’t let ‘football’ snobs deter you.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LE3DNGLZBFENDJESSTPHUQ4F5A.jpg?auth=1a6f62edc3d5f112c3298226c3e566a1e3b6768eb0a93830eb49412aea1ae503&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New fencing is added outside of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/uga-alum-super-bowl-champ-shares-magic-of-reading-with-new-childrens-book/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T10:00:08.042Z</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>2026-06-08T10:00:08.042Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UGA alum, Super Bowl champ shares magic of reading with new children’s book]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CCUQDFEWRRGKZEPERPOBQTWMAQ.JPG?auth=5c1b2ad2a665d980548af738619155c76b5747262f059c595e8525bcc9a77255&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3538&amp;height=1990</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former UGA football star Malcolm Mitchell reads his book, “A Magnificent Field Trip to the Governor’s Mansion," to pre-K students from Heards Ferry Elementary at the Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. His new book, "My Super Duper Me," hits shelves on Aug. 4. (Natrice Miller/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-7/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T10:00:05.664Z</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>2026-06-08T10:00:05.664Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGVSJ4ANZJET5A3HVZPGR64YQY.jpg?auth=4470c09986d46c39209d75f1657f8e2b101028e4f2b2311051a30b2f61a06bb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4180&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Phil Skinner/AJC 2013)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/06/what-can-everyday-athletes-learn-from-world-cup-nutrition/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T10:00:02.588Z</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>2026-06-08T10:00:02.588Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What can everyday athletes learn from World Cup nutrition? ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2HDO7SDXCNC53CAJVYOGVFT2MY.jpg?auth=b0ae6a6f1a6ed7c32a4a616eb43df14cf3164abac1a89a1917520c9d129af6e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[What you eat is just as important as how you train. (Illustration: Suejee Lee for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/herstory/2026/06/meals-on-wheels-atlanta-ceo-is-preparing-the-nonprofit-for-its-next-course/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T09:00:01.304Z</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>2026-06-08T09:00:01.304Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meals on Wheels Atlanta CEO is preparing the nonprofit for its next course]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PPWK2YCXKVEY3IFMGNZF4CQ4ZE.JPG?auth=82d337b7cef1ba9172ac3ba0717d8185c80cd37d5a3e22bd367c6a1d3268fd0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5890&amp;height=3927</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Charlene Crusoe-Ingram, CEO of Meals on Wheels Atlanta, at the nonprofit's headquarters in Atlanta on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>