<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/republican-ad-tries-to-blame-democrats-for-killing-property-tax-relief/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T12:56:53.358Z</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>2026-06-26T12:56:53.358Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Republican ad tries to blame Democrats for killing property tax relief]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/with-draft-over-here-are-moves-hawks-should-make-this-summer/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T12:56:38.15Z</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>2026-06-26T12:56:38.15Z</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/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/food-and-dining/2026/06/gay-bars-were-the-heart-of-atlantas-lgbtq-community-is-that-still-true/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T12:41:20.505Z</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>2026-06-26T12:41:20.505Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gay bars were the heart of Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community. Is that still true? ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[food and dining,nightlife,atlanta,lgbtq+ community]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NQWQHF73FJDDTNTCTTC6OVBK24.JPG?auth=b6274ba3c5f685dfc240a50a8526049e0312e0b81d4c842224ee7878e0a98360&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5351&amp;height=3567</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gabby Williams reads out their numbers after calling “Bingo” during the Southern Fried Queer Pride’s Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo at the Little 5 Points Community Center on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Estela Muñoz/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. 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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/business/2026/06/federal-government-could-sell-money-pits-in-atlanta-savannah-and-athens/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T12:40:23.529Z</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>2026-06-26T12:40:23.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Federal government could sell ‘money pits’ in Atlanta, Savannah and Athens]]></news:title></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 Peachtree Summit building is shown at 401 West Peachtree St. NW, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Atlanta. The federal government has listed the Peachtree Summit building as “accelerated disposal.” (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></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>2026-06-26T12:24:13.778Z</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>2026-06-26T12:24:13.778Z</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/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/news/2026/06/fiery-crash-between-tractor-trailer-train-disrupts-sw-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T11:44:46.872Z</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>2026-06-26T11:44:46.872Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fiery crash between tractor-trailer, 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/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. (Hyosub Shin/AJC file)]]></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>2026-06-26T10:00:03.093Z</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>2026-06-26T10:00:03.093Z</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/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-23/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T10:00:05.786Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:00:05.786Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[readers write,opinion]]></news:keywords></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/opinion/2026/06/america-at-250-adams-jefferson-disagreed-to-the-end-on-revolutions-meaning/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T10:00:04.365Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T10:00:04.365Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America at 250: Adams, Jefferson disagreed to the end on Revolution’s meaning]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EJASYOHDRZCVZOI5OFNHZ5NLWM.png?auth=5fdbc4833685d6acf335a8da045f5e7e22aff128ce1009b7449f261b5a9f6d96&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1124</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Presidents John Adams (left) and Thomas Jefferson. (Illustration: Marcie LaCerte for the AJC | Source: Public Domain)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-river-mystery/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T09:58:48.373Z</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>2026-06-26T09:58:48.373Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. 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. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/06/the-right-pet-for-the-right-season-of-life-a-guide-for-older-adults/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T09:00:01.856Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T09:00:01.856Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The right pet for the right season of life: A guide for older adults]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WBB2QP6BGZDLFHW7AH7KRER4EI.jpg?auth=7e1fe2c3a4181bd6a30df2ad8807676cbbfe508273aeac20f8653f7641246760&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Terrance Wahl of Decatur takes a walk with his pets, Teddy and Tippi, along Sweet Water Creek in October 2025. (Miguel Martinez/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>2026-06-26T09:00:00.896Z</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>2026-06-26T09:00:00.896Z</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. Bar-B-Q is one of six finalists for the Best Pulled Pork Sandwich in Atlanta. The blind taste test took place Thursday, June 18, 2026.  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( (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/walton-county-man-accused-of-fatally-shooting-wife-daughter/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T21:36:01.063Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T21:36:01.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Walton County man accused of fatally shooting wife, daughter]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V6A5JFXFXNFZVIYZHUHBUBEY7Y.jpg?auth=152e71306451461c095d8b02ec5e831ab149ab9556f8826d57c1c08ca118a061&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Walton County man faces murder charges in the shooting deaths of his wife and daughter, officials said. (Henri Hollis/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/mike-luckovich-things-in-common/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T21:00:53.437Z</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>2026-06-25T21:00:53.437Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Things in common]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/mike-luckovich-the-leading-general/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T20:58:25.588Z</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>2026-06-25T20:58:25.588Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: The leading general]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/flight-attendants-accused-instructor-of-harassment-delta-gave-him-a-new-job/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T20:48:18.037Z</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>2026-06-25T20:48:18.037Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Flight attendants accused instructor of harassment. 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. (Natacha Pisarenko/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/why-georgias-top-football-prospects-are-committing-earlier-than-ever/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T20:28:18.089Z</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>2026-06-25T20:28:18.089Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Georgia’s top football prospects are committing earlier than ever]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[DJ Jacobs,Kamarui Dorsey,Ta'Shawn Poole,Chance Gilbert,Jordan Agbanoma,Georgia High School recruiting]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FJIQXXQWANCZPHJUYKBDBSJF4E.jpg?auth=d043203718d436b9dca3915502704e3f9ad2e1728af4794ab0ac61e3eb4714bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5585&amp;height=3723</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[5-star Blessed Trinity EDGE DJ Jacobs is the highest-rated recruit in Georgia this year. The rising senior made an early college commitment to Ohio State back on Dec. 29, 2025. (Jeff Sentell/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/analysts-give-hawks-excellent-draft-grades-for-second-round-pick-veesaar/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T19:58:17.648Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T19:58:17.648Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Analysts give Hawks excellent draft grades for second-round pick Veesaar ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,basketball,nba,atlanta hawks,2026 nba draft,henri veesaar]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QEJVA7PQZJFVLEIGD4LXWY6SWM.jpg?auth=cd7398b41097a23f629bd6699bf1a397c1c575f11f82395b6c0542adbe2fee81&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5940&amp;height=3960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Henri Veesaar poses for a photo during a Hawks news conference announcing three new players on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Photo courtesy of Vince Thompson)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/joe-powell-who-founded-a-large-it-power-cooling-company-dies-at-82/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:51:44.181Z</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>2026-06-25T18:51:44.181Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joe Powell, who founded a large IT power and cooling company, dies at 82]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LPMQFYCNJBHPXF4CGAWIANDPBI.jpeg?auth=4bf1b58c16b215c2b3c55446113d57a99c853e4d19a7d35a666e257a30f5bcf5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1953&amp;height=1908</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The late Joe Powell (left) with his wife, Sandy, and their dog, Lili. (Courtesy of the Powell family) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/canion-one-of-ugas-biggest-upside-additions-after-leaving-georgia-tech/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:09:04.871Z</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>2026-06-25T18:09:04.871Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canion one of UGA’s ‘biggest upside’ additions after leaving Georgia Tech]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B2NYXDFBFBB2PN5Q7WS6K5QYQQ.jpg?auth=7ae183efb8e865832b12e4538d6fa369dbc50ddce77c185cec39f95ded1225f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3821&amp;height=2798</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Isiah Canion warms up during G-Day at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Athens. Canion, a transfer from Georgia Tech out of Warner Robins High, had one catch for 9 yards in the spring game. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/accessatl/2026/06/20-free-things-to-do-in-metro-atlanta-in-july/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T16:57:20.639Z</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>2026-06-25T16:57:20.639Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[20 free things to do in metro Atlanta in July]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LBASC4EYIFCBJH674EWJG4BWSI.JPG?auth=add428908734e35506e9254fa1cc56a9e1feafef6647d05713b515d71fbfbf57&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People watch the South Africa vs. Czech Republic World Cup game on screens at the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-scores-historic-top-10-finish-in-learfield-directors-cup/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T16:18:56.808Z</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>2026-06-25T16:18:56.808Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia scores historic top 10 finish in Learfield Directors’ Cup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EMGTPNH5TZBJ5IXSNK24DET2OQ.jpg?auth=c7069f15fc940077304162dd55ee68bf196c106b80fb81c9ba87df4d11cb628f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8995&amp;height=5997</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia sprinter Adaejah Hodge competes Thursday, May 14, 2026. The women’s track teams won the indoor and outdoor championships. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/7-lgbtq-culinary-rising-stars-transforming-atlantas-food-scene/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T16:15:38.986Z</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>2026-06-25T16:15:38.986Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[7 LGBTQ+ culinary rising stars transforming Atlanta’s food scene]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta food scene,LGBTQ+ chefs Atlanta,Hapa Kitchen Atlanta,Inches Atlanta,Koshu Club Atlanta,Southern comfort food atlanta,scrumpt atlanta,inclusive restaurants Atlanta,LGBTQ +entrepreneurs Atlanta,queer-owned businesses Atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GF2GOTG3YVBYHL2G76TFLZACBA.jpg?auth=d9a800c762faa57e6cf105f31bd6e1eb632980379ca96b2f41c0550349c982d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5685&amp;height=3902</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jess Gorsuch (left) and Sara Siv, owners of Hapa Kitchen, prepare orders inside their food truck at Block & Drum in Chamblee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/jackson-opens-leadership-committee-after-challenging-the-law-in-court/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T16:13:13.43Z</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>2026-06-25T16:13:13.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jackson opens leadership committee after challenging the law in court]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[politics,government,politically georgia]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QA3GENYIKJEFLAI6R4D2RO6RZI.JPG?auth=2039c7640cb325583efada5094147b255252e538ea72c9b54985494564146a00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4005&amp;height=2670</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson speaks to supporters during his election night party last week in Atlanta. (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? Find out in this month’s quiz.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves,trivia quiz]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TWG6JHYOOJG3NCDPTSCMF46ISE.jpg?auth=fdbffefd11ccf64bccec7360d84924a0214fbce909f15b8c10d97e92f90fc247&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5162&amp;height=3322</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo fails to field a single hit by Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (not shown) at Truist Park on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (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/what-experts-are-saying-about-the-hawks-top-draft-pick-kingston-flemings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T14:57:32.43Z</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>2026-06-25T14:57:32.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What experts are saying about the Hawks’ top draft pick, Kingston Flemings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Z7FFRWFDAZDAFG5P52YZZVWIKU.jpg?auth=bf64e8e4fc9e9c5311fc2f38a58272e983c54accf4c974080f25b3f3cc9408f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5823&amp;height=3882</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Houston guard Kingston Flemings — pictured playing against Illinois in the Sweet 16 in March — was a consensus second-team All-American as a freshman, when he averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 assists and 4.1 rebounds. (Ashley Landis/AP)]]></image:caption></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. 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(Courtesy of Red Wagon Ventures)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/what-does-it-mean-that-atlantas-nhl-expansion-groups-were-put-on-hold/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T12:37:53.022Z</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>2026-06-25T12:37:53.022Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What does it mean that Atlanta’s NHL expansion groups were put on hold?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R7NY66FFINEJVNPHA4QWKN5HU4.png?auth=15efb9704af2f964fd1291551ba979899c395a49f730f890d69b4e18cef0dbe1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2456&amp;height=1350</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This is a rendering from June 2025 of a proposed "NHL-ready" hockey arena at the Gathering at South Forsyth mixed-use project, a proposal roughly 30 miles north of downtown Atlanta. 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(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. (Noah K. 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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(Brant Sanderlin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/three-years-after-norfolk-southern-train-disaster-finish-job-on-rail-safety/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:31:07.847Z</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>2026-06-25T10:31:07.847Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Three years after Norfolk Southern train disaster, finish job on rail safety]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YUPRU7DOINDU3NWY3R62FWAJJA.jpg?auth=6ad7f8385e76276c6732f08297c9dc6d8b7dd29b1fa4ea26b1892b1f3da2dda2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3975&amp;height=2236</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/06/education-has-a-real-estate-problem/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:30:39.083Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:30:39.083Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Education has a real estate problem]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VMVS7MJZSFCVXNYD4SCHPX32Y4.JPG?auth=07e788feb54f1b720f243039a3dac032dc12b9f1ec80ce980578097f19ced6f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[CEO Kerri-Ann T. Thomas points at the Financial District sign at The Movement School in Atlanta on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (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/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/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/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/things-to-do/2026/03/15-family-friendly-events-in-atlanta-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:02.42Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:02.42Z</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/opinion/2026/06/mike-luckovich-typical-day-at-the-shop/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:43:01.707Z</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>2026-06-25T09:43:01.707Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Typical day at the shop]]></news:title></news:news></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. The drink features a peach syrup made with Pearson Farm peaches and locally distilled Murrell's Row Tulsi gin. (Courtesy of Pearson Farm)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/how-falcons-rb-learned-lesson-in-faith-joy-through-dominican-republic-trip/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T03:18:20.239Z</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>2026-06-25T03:18:20.239Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Falcons RB learned lesson in faith, joy through Dominican Republic trip]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZMPJSJ3HDRCSPNOEHNL2PNIB6I.jpeg?auth=c36451cdb116b8c0a6770eae90d764c3f28fab85f9d8fcfed19fa15786addc1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nathan Carter of the Falcons recently visited the Dominican Republic as part of a trip with Compassion International. (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.  (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/reynaldo-lopez-to-start-friday-could-become-permanent-starter-again/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T00:40:48.038Z</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>2026-06-25T00:40:48.038Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reynaldo López to start Friday, could become permanent starter again]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3ZTXDZA6PJF3BNYDRDP27WUJSE.jpg?auth=cef32840dac7fa619b6aa745d45e6971dd0b9d02ff1cebe244c056c77d79a7b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5852&amp;height=4012</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López reacts at the end of the second inning at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-tech-announces-new-west-festival-club-inside-bobby-dodd-stadium/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T23:00:56.815Z</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>2026-06-24T23:00:56.815Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech announces new West Festival Club inside Bobby Dodd Stadium]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/I3WMHPXAFBD3RBJZPTIYMXOAVA.jpg?auth=852d9bcf72df9efd647d04a3ff0e141c610d5ba2d8f9d9bf14b79b8a1d24f9e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5538&amp;height=3714</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech fans celebrate after scoring during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Atlanta. 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. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/v-103s-big-tigger-arrested-on-charge-of-aggravated-battery-against-his-wife/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T21:52:52.239Z</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>2026-06-24T21:52:52.239Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[V-103’s Big Tigger responds after arrest on charges of aggravated battery]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AKDBRF76NZCINDS6BENG3MOS7Y.JPG?auth=b951819209032c9fed0a8757976206da59c3d21a1e921bbcd5dd106ab73b6f35&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1889&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, posted a $9,000 bond for a felony aggravated battery charge and a $1,000 bond for a child cruelty charge, a misdemeanor. (Courtesy of Big Tigger)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/atlanta-world-cup-2026-guide-schedule-tickets-watch-parties-and-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T21:39:47.151Z</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>2026-06-24T21:39:47.151Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ Atlanta World Cup 2026 guide: Schedule, tickets, watch parties and what to know]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PDWQRFOWNZBEBN5HMLUQJVLQG4.png?auth=a4c74d9a2b383d439c3de48099c5736a8f6999bc68b93dc611e87bd2b6497544&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/downtown-atlanta-restaurant-list-where-to-eat-near-mercedes-benz-stadium/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T19:51:30.393Z</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>2026-06-24T19:51:30.393Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Downtown Atlanta restaurant list: Where to eat near Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[where to eat in atlanta,best restaurants atl,best restaurants downtown atl,downtown atlanta restaurants,where to eat near mercedes benz,restaurants near mercedes benz stadium,world cup,where to eat for world cup,atlanta world cup,atlanta restaurants,best restaurants atlanta,atlanta restaurant guide,best dining in atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UYIAYYFSC5APVI5CF4RF6EUVJM.jpg?auth=90351c35bff757fd7d685e552026aad2ee511f9462b040661ecdc5c0f66886b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5280&amp;height=2970</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial image shows South Downtown, an area where numerous local businesses are being revitalized across 16 acres and more than 50 buildings. This project represents the largest collection of historic real estate assets in Atlanta, making it one of the most ambitious downtown initiatives. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/in-bid-to-outcompete-alpharetta-dallas-oks-morgan-stanley-incentives/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T18:38:18.361Z</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>2026-06-24T18:38:18.361Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In bid to outcompete Alpharetta, Dallas OKs Morgan Stanley incentives]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XKJVIMG4E5BY7IGPOWVSVPOFXI.png?auth=ac69725089cad0a5ea5024172ac681fab7b7d408ef61602d5502b9bba8816169&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1218&amp;height=693</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley's headquarters in New York as seen in 2021. The global financial institution has a large workforce presence in Alpharetta and is considering a regional headquarters either in Alpharetta or Dallas, Texas. (Mark Lennihan/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/03/live-updates-the-latest-news-from-braves-spring-training/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T18:24:44.047Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T18:24:44.047Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Starter JR Ritchie optioned after Tuesday’s outing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LQMCSZ3WHRFH3PRD6OIMJFZ3BU.jpg?auth=5720883ec603f60de894366f5799775b947200653b66556d366aa87b62bbdce4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4610&amp;height=3073</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher JR Ritchie delivers to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/bank-co-founded-by-bernice-king-launches-debit-card-to-help-georgia-mothers/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T18:12:40.242Z</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>2026-06-24T18:12:40.242Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bank co-founded by Bernice King launches debit card to help Georgia mothers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,finance,atlanta,georgia,redemption bank,bernice king,bank king card]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EFBMLLAMKJFGNIKOFQADFAPJJM.JPG?auth=b42cea13e4ce83dbce1929362e883a3e4db69daf0365d2bf92f6f6423a563999&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bernice King speaks during a news conference at the King Center on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Atlanta. The bank she co-founded last year is issuing a King debit card to help moms in the Peach State. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-aj-smith-shawver-to-pitch-2-innings-at-spring-training-facility/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T17:25:24.371Z</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>2026-06-24T17:25:24.371Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves’ AJ Smith-Shawver to pitch 2 innings at spring training facility]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OUTWPF33IBCYADYS7UJ27QFW5A.JPG?auth=9bb8a1fd32d799239dbe0b5fcfbbf06328cb4e17792ac60ce2c61cee9672e774&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4770&amp;height=3180</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver, pictured in May 2025 against the Nationals at Truist Park, has been sidelined since Tommy John surgery last June. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/the-win-column-thanks-i-love-him-already/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T17:20:07.554Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T17:20:07.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Win Column: Thanks, I love him already]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AJJHURABZJCAJK5JCWZ2OOPBJM.jpg?auth=2b87d35fbed29acb721bafc5291fb02dd30e0827711298396bbaa6e6807cab4d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=2917</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/after-several-rainy-weeks-georgias-drought-picture-looks-very-different/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T16:10:51.171Z</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>2026-06-24T16:10:51.171Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After several rainy weeks, Georgia’s drought picture looks very different]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XCY4UNACNZGCLHREJHR37MRNXI.jpg?auth=36c8e4cd434176a4977aa1bcaff6e5b0de25af143a7900420ff7973f1a7cd856&amp;smart=true&amp;width=9406&amp;height=5879</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Weeks of rain have lessened Georgia's drought conditions, but dryness remains. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-tech-baseball-announces-2027-season-ticket-packages-and-prices/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T16:01:47.71Z</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>2026-06-24T16:01:47.71Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech baseball announces 2027 season ticket packages and prices]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OEMGET4HOBCZLKS22T2AO476YA.jpg?auth=1b0cd86c43b319537e26363c8f1db6881f04c7b01fc4bde0d55d5bf97ab72cc1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4920&amp;height=3280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech coach James Ramsey — pictured during an Atlanta Regional game against Oklahoma on June 1 — led the Yellow Jackets to both the ACC regular-season and tournament titles in 2026. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)
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