<?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/news/2026/04/georgia-officials-watched-waited-as-carpet-mills-polluted-water-with-toxic-chemicals/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:02.09Z</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>2026-04-28T09:00:02.09Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia officials watched, waited as carpet mills polluted water with toxic chemicals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HXDBFZPR7JDJFH7EJUIOK4DPOM.jpg?auth=3d74720492ba19ec5988c991bdbdcbc16c53ec5b95ff32eadffa5799b3b392be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5429&amp;height=3054</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Calhoun resident Stormy Bost has been diagnosed with liver and thyroid conditions — the types of ailments that research has linked to PFAS. (Miguel Martinez/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/gerrymandering-tit-for-tat-battles-put-partisanship-above-good-governance/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:03.097Z</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>2026-04-28T09:00:03.097Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gerrymandering tit-for-tat battles put partisanship above good governance]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B4QCUTZR7VB6XPHZOLTESG7A4Y.jpg?auth=d216f35cd81d57672d4e403eab18bdc2f4a97eba671d90e1361185c67de08557&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4822&amp;height=3215</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Signs are seen outside Fairfax Government Center during the Virginia redistricting referendum Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Fairfax, Va. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/primarily-decided-may-19-election-likely-conclusive-in-some-local-races/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:05.137Z</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>2026-04-28T09:00:05.137Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Primarily decided: May 19 election likely conclusive in some local races]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Primary Election 2026,County elections,Fulton County,Cobb County,Gwinnett County,DeKalb County,May 19 primary]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/46FY5BC7URH67AW2FOS2ECRQG4.jpg?auth=ec92a2c019786c54a9167098e91b4a47cd2466c8b24ef02da7075831271a9aa6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(From left) Jacqueline Adams, LaDena Bolton and Oneka Willabus are candidates for the Super District 7 seat on the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. The race will be decided in the May 19 primary or in a June runoff. (Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/as-delta-flight-delays-mount-pilots-and-management-point-fingers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:05.926Z</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>2026-04-28T09:00:05.926Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As Delta flight delays mount, pilots and management point fingers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V3KYLFHFLZDUDB4UAOWNORWADA.JPG?auth=b095db568d9b887969c6703cace7834170e0b0850cd781222ea6fb3f085efd1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2662&amp;height=1497</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Delta Air Lines departure screens at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport display cancellations affecting passengers on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/atlanta-council-president-wants-a-city-car-and-driver-for-official-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:06.399Z</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>2026-04-28T09:00:06.399Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta council president wants a city car and driver for official business ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Atlanta City Council,Atlanta,Tianah Robinson,404 Day,Andre Dickens,City of Atlanta,Atlanta City Council President,Marci Collins Overstreet,Atlanta City Hall]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IDGBPEV72BG3LEAJGFZBGHXYYE.JPG?auth=e5f6189911b14691341c6e48b1ce3f8cac0a6444fbef0e8df7e4fb7d936480c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2201</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet speaks during inauguration day ceremony at the Georgia State University Convocation Center in Atlanta on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/why-free-parking-at-atlanta-restaurants-is-getting-harder-to-find/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:04.467Z</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>2026-04-28T09:00:04.467Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why free parking at Atlanta restaurants is getting harder to find]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Atlanta restaurants,free parking,restaurants with free parking,where to park,atlanta restaurants with free parking,atlana restaurant parking,atlanta parking costs,free parking atlanta,where to park atlanta,best atlanta restaurants with free parking]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3QBSESOPHBEDVN6SG4J6PK76OI.png?auth=d09e1444a0759364f5099d282a181df9a7388f2d598b633c419462acc6f58ac3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta's diners are feeling the squeeze of paid parking outside popular restaurants. (Illustration: Broly Su / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/democratic-governor-debate-reveals-the-race-beneath-the-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:06.373Z</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>2026-04-28T09:00:06.373Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Democratic governor debate reveals the race beneath the race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZZVUDZQHOJFANOVITRRNNIX4WQ.JPG?auth=9a05a69dc636ef42c956f1c299c5136d48ac87378f2ab1225f29cb373bfe1258&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic candidates for governor appear at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young debates at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Monday. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/how-decatur-students-are-helping-to-lead-us-in-the-ai-era/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:05.408Z</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>2026-04-28T09:00:05.408Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Decatur students are helping to lead us in the AI era]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/34X5QDUNCNH4BH3JL7EJCZY44E.JPG?auth=8679eb991401a7e4c2b3bd87a3083c39a365d9107837e255841d14428a737cc4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5144&amp;height=3429</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[City Schools of Decatur Superintendent Gyimah Whitaker welcomes children on the school bus on the first day of school at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School on July 31, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/attack-ads-explode-into-real-life-in-georgia-gop-governor-debate/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:06.75Z</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>2026-04-28T09:00:06.75Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Attack ads explode into real life in Georgia GOP governor debate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SAR4JIVOR5ARZBNDP7OGFILHN4.jpg?auth=ee2c8ed47a52e0fa2f2537ed3efd1fcc1f2971f67440560e1a0627922775d54c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican candidates for governor, Rick Jackson, left, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones interact at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young primary election debate at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Monday. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/pulse/2026/04/turn-your-day-around-with-these-simple-mood-boosting-shifts/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:05.157Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:00:05.157Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Turn your day around with these simple mood-boosting shifts ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QBYWFOCXLKCGEYLJJ6U6JAEG3I.jpg?auth=21cab22143473dfd814148a9133de885e38601c58b67481041bbd766fa7a2f6a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6618&amp;height=4136</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dogwood trees bloom inside Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Wednesday, April 02, 2025 (Ben Hendren for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/12-georgia-inmates-face-murder-charges-after-january-prison-fight-killed-4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T01:09:21.523Z</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>2026-04-28T01:09:21.523Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[12 Georgia inmates face murder charges after January prison fight killed 4]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WBAAJ3QOXO4LSOTPIJSPHJ3KVY.jpg?auth=d47f58884577b61cd0a7c0b29f294aff29832684881a199fa4f3adb9b7155268&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/herstory/2026/04/southern-co-exec-a-career-doesnt-always-follow-a-straight-line/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T23:54:44.456Z</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>2026-04-27T23:54:44.456Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Southern Co. exec: A career doesn’t always follow a straight line]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YWUSWYQYWJHHPJEUNXEEUXUIZQ.jpg?auth=921b56a22b78430e43f97ccbb8b4c8809d4e9d0a0c9da594c9c93ce5dcf2fc7d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bentina Terry, who is CEO of Southern Co.'s Southern Linc and Southern Telecom subsidiaries, spoke at the Georgia Chamber's "Women Who Lead" conference at Trilith Live in Fayetteville on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Courtesy of Paul Ward for the Georgia Chamber)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/herstory/2026/04/these-are-the-four-skills-you-need-to-be-a-leader-says-a-top-atlanta-exec/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T23:52:20.922Z</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>2026-04-27T23:52:20.922Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[These are the four skills you need to be a leader, says a top Atlanta exec]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NHQOXJWEXZBMZBQUUWC3P2QPAY.jpg?auth=0223ccc124462ea3e6111ca40ec040603464a701e0fe78752a5a303dd7e4a6cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7552&amp;height=5035</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Southern Linc and Southern Telecom CEO Bentina Terry spoke at the Georgia Chamber's Women Who Lead event at Trilith Live in Fayetteville, Georgia on March 11, 2026. (Courtesy/Paul Ward for the Georgia Chamber)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/becoming-a-mother-ignites-a-passion-for-cooking-that-launched-a-business/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T23:44:48.974Z</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>2026-04-27T23:44:48.974Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Becoming a mother ignites a passion for cooking that launched a business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DTQRYGBL2FEZ5PKOFVOLI4ZOIU.jpg?auth=00c07c133fba8765603d72d23498b65bc7a66d9cc82bad34d4fdc36adc60865d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jar Masala began with spice mixes to make cooking South Asian dishes such as butter chicken and biryani easy to prepare at home. (Courtesy of Jar Masala)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/georgia-declares-level-1-drought-urges-conservation-heres-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T22:33:35.262Z</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>2026-04-27T22:33:35.262Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia declares ‘Level 1′ drought, urges conservation. Here’s what to know.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5P4ZF7PIZFGHTKKB4QV4CGIQGM.JPG?auth=e04a688b39ac5d8fb44162a23981062e56bf15c3912765dd5644e3bd00a085e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A farm pond that irrigates farmer Lee Nunn’s cotton field has lost water in Morgan County on April 23, 2026. A worsening drought is impacting Georgia’s farmers. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/keylan-rutledge-first-round-contract-will-set-georgia-tech-modern-era-record/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T22:11:38.585Z</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>2026-04-27T22:11:38.585Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Keylan Rutledge first-round contract will set Georgia Tech modern-era record]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3MIQRNVJ75G7JGIRQ44JLQ5IOQ.jpg?auth=3ff32e005e141f8d93b5a1a9bfaf802af764ec05cb2be7206875c94158270839&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5059&amp;height=3373</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Houston Texans first-round draft pick Keylan Rutledge speaks during an NFL football press conference  Friday, April 24, 2026, in Houston. (Annie Mulligan/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-rep-david-scott-to-lie-in-state-friday-at-the-georgia-capitol/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T21:47:52.077Z</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>2026-04-27T21:47:52.077Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. David Scott to lie in state Friday at the Georgia Capitol]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7FRAHIWTAYHOQXVKIO2KDT5BY4.jpg?auth=d659c92185e719cf12019e2a361fa0dfce0e8efbabe96adb1e09bb1afa2d2d65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3947&amp;height=2631</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. David Scott, D-Atlanta, is seen at a House Financial Services Committee meeting on July 12, 2023 in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/oprah-surprises-morehouse-students-with-weekend-visit/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T21:35:49.173Z</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>2026-04-27T21:35:49.173Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oprah surprises Morehouse students with weekend visit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MUITTJ2RNRDP3FXJXRHZI2BWRA.jpg?auth=8d0ec8b52382e4f6949c9b6e5e7211567394f069c16487e56b6d649d649cb1bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oprah Winfrey meets recipients of the Oprah Winfrey Endowed Scholars Program  during a surprise visit to Morehouse College on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Courtesy of Morehouse College)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/in-game-5-against-knicks-hawks-will-have-to-raise-their-level-of-intensity/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T21:29:10.241Z</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>2026-04-27T21:29:10.241Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In Game 5 against Knicks, Hawks will have to raise their level of intensity]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ELE2UXYPIBC73BMJ6YR6XE5CHE.JPG?auth=b5eaee6e846f11028eac0d817eeccb910af4ca16096c4b492ffb39a3525cadf8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7456&amp;height=4971</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Onyeka Okongwu (left), Jalen Johnson and the rest of the Hawks will take on the Knicks on Tuesday night for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York. The series is tied 2-2. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/that-burning-smell-and-haze-in-atlanta-its-from-wildfires-further-south/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T21:25:30.575Z</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>2026-04-27T21:25:30.575Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia wildfires burn on despite rain, ongoing containment efforts]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia,wildfires,metro atlanta,state of emergency executive order,gov. brian kemp,code orange air quality in atlanta,wildfires in georgia,smoke in atlanta and metro atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ROQXC3HH6BFQNGGTUYC7SXNT34.jpg?auth=8c768681a7cab5a11b12cb12f6f00bbb2de876ec4cca52f13d8ce48e420caa34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned trailer sits near a destroyed home as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3F6LH4B4VZH25IY4JXLR5IFFRQ.jpg?auth=ebc2fa4370a51303b918e6d30d37e58814d51647285fb3f1e7703c4382cfabb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned speed limit sign stands near destroyed homes as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HBLQFU2C5NFQRAAEFVL2ROM5XE.jpg?auth=ed37aa8b5355b5e1525852429200e340234c40ba2d0f179e512e4cf5d4dcf402&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3689&amp;height=2460</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A helicopter carries water to the Brantley Highway 82 fire on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HCOKTV3X4FAH5C56N7Y4OVHXFY.jpg?auth=34abb3008e8326c31b8565da9a914942c4ff1b8b2ad15ef321fd71686475d447&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5193&amp;height=3463</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned vehicle sits near a destroyed home as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ONZIQUCD6RDGLED7WAEJ7OR6L4.jpg?auth=6fbc8ab87c6b26d3601edcff0d382205335279494109e7945c9e6b64594beced&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5916&amp;height=3944</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A grave marker in a cemetery is burned near destroyed homes as the Brantley Highway 82 fire continues to burn on Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta. 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(Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DCKZSDVUXZDWNNQCNQOW6KBIIA.jpg?auth=65ad1a9757b6c16d740358ef3c3980fdd716e5110965a9fe5ea88bbc06248b59&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Burned vehicles and trees from the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia are seen on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DCVJVECXY5FCZHB2PGBKPAKAUM.jpg?auth=2d1c589a5b43847aae40ace0e6449cf51fe2c3a50d42a1610e87c4952d6bb2dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=4032</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke from the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia fills the sky on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. 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(Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TYNRU4NHZRDBHEHYDZ35H3OVPQ.jpg?auth=077638d640573e736b1f58764e3c9e0cbefe92308a3c62e899d790c6800dc9ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5604&amp;height=3736</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People prepare food for first responders working on the Pineland Road fire on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J5FKGGOJINESDAL36DN2ZI5KTM.jpg?auth=7ed11539a06914d43787df3e838f77d9c4cda8b40be0e34bc147cbb686bcba72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8047&amp;height=4526</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Code Orange air quality alert is active for metro Atlanta because of smoke from major wildfires in South Georgia. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HSO636JW3REBNDV6KMRA2XOFMM.jpg?auth=60443769a2cd4a2880bb251d5eeafffb5a3a0cc0ed7f02bbafe15c58ccc5439e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/H2WXNOP2HNAHBMWK6V4RTSQB24.jpg?auth=169ae9867757ed43f372679105314ca49f17efda17d2e8b4eafa317fb3aca447&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3JPGXUWWEBAMHA5IF3ZCDGJMXM.jpg?auth=249b480a9255d37a078b890e87e6d43a32cd482a644939298c3581768e701ac1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/as-georgia-searches-for-next-top-qb-prospect-bryson-beaver-becomes-more-valuable/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T18:34:34.774Z</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>2026-04-27T18:34:34.774Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As Georgia searches for next top QB prospect, Bryson Beaver becomes more valuable]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Z3WUI36IJVDXLLLEOEZU37MC2M.jpg?auth=6a5df4edc341aa4f256f3394c5d3d8d3f73560a505e7a1b3397299a68294210f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5011&amp;height=3341</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Bryson Beaver (18) plays during the G-Day spring game on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/heres-where-georgia-tech-football-players-have-landed-after-the-nfl-draft/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T18:14:57.497Z</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>2026-04-27T18:14:57.497Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here’s where Georgia Tech football players have landed after the NFL draft]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NWNZ6UA2MZG75CZSUOTUWGCBRY.JPG?auth=14a63384e9822b959ba82ff4e67e3adcf1b3f08a64351d397ae601ea7b206f80&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the first half of the game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/contests/2026/04/aprilmay-2026-subscriber-satisfaction-sweepstakes-official-rules/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T18:14:43.761Z</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>2026-04-27T18:14:43.761Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[APRIL/MAY 2026 SUBSCRIBER SATISFACTION SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/melissa-mccarthy-heated-rivalry-actor-slated-to-join-atlanta-shot-film/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:32:33.981Z</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>2026-04-27T17:32:33.981Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Melissa McCarthy, ‘Heated Rivalry’ actor slated to join Atlanta-shot film]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N6V347OO55D2TFNWRNWJE4VDPU.jpg?auth=44f86c787150ec3cd201a7ac8adba74157ce4a2c1dd68fcc67cfecff2f11d86e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1800&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["Heated Rivalry" actor Connor Storrie (left) and comedic actor Melissa McCarthy are expected to join the film "Turpentine" set to film in metro Atlanta in May and June. (AP photos)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/meet-the-candidates-for-us-senate-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:56:05.711Z</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>2026-04-27T16:56:05.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the candidates for U.S. Senate in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JN74POJGBBEHZJF5UVFHYCRK5Y.jpg?auth=a106291e5b5ea0951ac6cd6812b09899fbe15ec3dd8a8c5c68c8c31995b4e62f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=677</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (right) will likely face one of these Republican candidates in next year's election (left to right): U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins or Derek Dooley.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-shortstop-ha-seong-kim-to-begin-rehab-assignment-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:48:09.92Z</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>2026-04-27T16:48:09.92Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to begin rehab assignment this week]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YVLVBXRTYNG77LNPUACLHRLLJY.jpg?auth=e958f833389e448e603ee5314377b20c20131b8785c2e8aeffed063853ed8483&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4823&amp;height=3685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim throws to first base to put out Nationals catcher Jorge Alfaro (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/voting-early-in-the-georgia-primaries-heres-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:34:30.58Z</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>2026-04-27T16:34:30.58Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Voting early in the Georgia primaries? Here’s what to know.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/U7SKRQKFEFARPDNDXK7F2COASA.JPG?auth=d3efa3b063e9113b9e917bd8a7805657e98e55460ceeaf54b02aaf19f28461e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2348&amp;height=1761</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia's early voting period for the May 19 primaries began Monday, April 27. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/meet-the-candidates-for-governor-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:30:33.487Z</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>2026-04-27T16:30:33.487Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the Candidates for Governor in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7V22PLHFIJEBZK4YIXLZMADGLM.jpg?auth=8fef69ea97bbc5c9e0a6ed7e6ead48dee0d4883dd5117c5329270f797caf6fcb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1237&amp;height=695</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[101914 ATLANTA: (From left) Governor Nathan Deal and Democrat Jason Carter conclude their second debate during The Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in Atlanta.   CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-4-johnson-seeks-11th-term-in-dekalb-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:29:26.347Z</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>2026-04-27T16:29:26.347Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 4: Johnson seeks 11th Term in DeKalb County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Hank Johnson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VFVSACHGCFHYJM6GOZG2GXCKMM.png?auth=7fb3d2b75e680dd2864d37a2c78b27fb43feb6938590b57e5231287a35529081&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/why-ozzie-albies-might-be-the-key-to-unlocking-the-braves-potent-offense/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:02:48.474Z</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>2026-04-27T16:02:48.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Ozzie Albies might be the key to unlocking the Braves’ potent offense]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FTKNGPS27FF7PLHE4ALNJSPPBU.JPG?auth=e6bcc182c3c5a2e7362c549ba2a0ee992fb6de84d4c85fd434434865d99b273a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4205&amp;height=2803</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies rounds third base before scoring a run against the Guardians in the fifth inning Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/cant-believe-avieon-terrells-nfl-draft-story-neither-can-his-parents/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:02:23.756Z</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>2026-04-27T16:02:23.756Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can’t believe Avieon Terrell’s NFL draft story? Neither can his parents.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BFEQG3JL7NE4XAUKYGXCI7T62U.JPEG?auth=07c44f77b7425ce0799f97fe02624783f11d2b3ef51b8a65ac86495a7d4cb69f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Terrell family, (from left) A.J. (holding his daughter, Amina), Arieaunna (holding her daughter, Arai), mother Aliya, Avieon, father Aundell and Ariel, say having the brothers playing on the same team is the "ultimate blessing." (Courtesy of Aliya Terrell)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/weekend-reflections-mediocre-grades-for-the-falcons-draft-picks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:22:52.749Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T15:22:52.749Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend Reflections: Mediocre grades for the Falcons’ draft picks ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JWAI4GPSAVBBBAILJ7PYYZCCMQ.jpg?auth=8fe9bdc02f720c33255cd6d530ac4b864c31318d4ba5784a55025f07fdbd388d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2262&amp;height=1509</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Clemson defensive back Avieon Terrell runs a drill at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 27, 2026. (Michael Conroy/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/new-burt-jones-ad-gives-rick-jackson-a-political-makeover/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:07:43.334Z</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>2026-04-27T15:07:43.334Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Burt Jones ad gives Rick Jackson a political makeover]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K67IKS6KLBDKLLS5ZHEOK7WHGA.jpg?auth=007fc086c8d4494827a1781366e645c316ca885c3c4fe5ba903038ef1f318a55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (left) and health care executive Rick Jackson are among the Republican candidates for governor. (Arvin Temkar and Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/what-does-shaq-smell-like-now-you-can-find-out-with-his-new-fragrance/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T14:30:09.614Z</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>2026-04-27T14:30:09.614Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What does Shaq smell like? Now you can find out with his new fragrance.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7Q3E6OSJ7NGANFTWYPJ5QNTVDM.JPG?auth=fae8f5e03189594b103d65396812a44d38faa90962bf7560fdd4a51638b415db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5030&amp;height=3353</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal interacts with fans as he takes a break from hosting a "Suit Up" event at JCPenney in the South Point Shopping Center on April 24, 2026, in McDonough. He was also celebrating the launch of his new fragrance, Eqlipse. 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(Courtesy of Hebron Christian School)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/retief-goosen-changes-putting-grip-wins-mitsubishi-electric-classic/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:51:23.402Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:51:23.402Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Retief Goosen changes putting grip, wins Mitsubishi Electric Classic]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VRBXE6ZW4FGWPJF74DUFMU6JNA.jpg?auth=b6866c5071f66a6c42eb7858a7ef12d48a6ea5986f69682db035887344b9eade&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Retief Goosen holds the trophy for winning the Mitsubishi Electric Classic on April 26, 2026, at TPC Sugarloaf. (Courtesy of Kate Awtrey-King)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/visiting-uganda-to-see-how-zoo-atlanta-is-helping-save-mountain-gorillas/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:16:27.656Z</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>2026-04-27T12:16:27.656Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Visiting Uganda to see how Zoo Atlanta is helping save mountain gorillas]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Zoo Atlanta,Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Headquarters,Mgahinga Gorilla National Park,Uganda,mountain gorillas]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TD6RIGXYWFBUFHPBDLJR2OGU54.jpg?auth=06fea0917374b86c3e33d00d20aa2042d1d6117cffa3b04b77b872596337bc79&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4048&amp;height=3032</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volcanoes Safaris Mount Gahinga Lodge in Uganda allows guests to walk from the property directly into Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.  (Courtesy of Volcanoes Safaris)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgias-2026-races-keep-coming-back-to-trump/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:12:07.366Z</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>2026-04-27T12:12:07.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s 2026 races keep coming back to Trump]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2PZNYWRGMJETFKDJ5FCTRIEKYA.jpg?auth=8679768eac21a6f1abd5468092cd7a3f68b6c6458b1b4754cbe516a02954f5e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3612&amp;height=2408</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump arrives at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church earlier this month in Phoenix. (Alex Brandon/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/ice-begins-2026-with-high-pace-of-arrests-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:06:00.55Z</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>2026-04-27T12:06:00.55Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE begins 2026 with high pace of arrests in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SCF7XSVI5VGHTJBJZ54JJEU4UA.png?auth=dfc8927926584970a97374716a73c0024262a45e56b9e4c6ad4810ce0757ffc9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/waffle-house-preps-for-world-cup-with-new-retail-storefront/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:05:32.571Z</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>2026-04-27T12:05:32.571Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Waffle House preps for World Cup with new retail storefront]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,retail,fifa world cup,waffle house,sports,atlanta,georgia,centennial olympic park]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EVLAAFDKYRALPK2EBXAJYSLMSE.png?auth=f569dccbc8028b244af83effd3fdf70d48c92282b90cad495d1ac417fcebe541&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1580&amp;height=930</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Waffle House plans to add a retail shop, shown here in this rendering, to its downtown diner for the World Cup, according to plans filed in Atlanta. (Courtesy of Waffle House/City of Atlanta)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgias-senate-gop-debate-a-brawl-and-a-balancing-act/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:04:21.393Z</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>2026-04-27T12:04:21.393Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s Senate GOP debate: A brawl and a balancing act]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AQS36JPNBVGOTNOEFGDAEQKYKE.jpg?auth=1c2587d7073abff1028b3dbc27a60e3d940eec13bf8e6b0cf2f650abdc2ddd27&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former football coach Derek Dooley (second from the right), answers a question at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young debate for the U.S. Senate on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/its-early-but-mlb-best-braves-better-equipped-to-keep-rolling-to-postseason/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:03:13.62Z</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>2026-04-27T12:03:13.62Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[It’s early, but MLB-best Braves ‘better equipped’ to keep rolling to postseason]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3WHIFQATIRAMPHK2VJUX2QPS3U.jpg?auth=fba989e4bac78c8289cb889c474bc3c963caa660dfb76a345e8123f135c751d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4948&amp;height=3299</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (right) celebrates in the dugout with Jorge Mateo after hitting a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-set-rotation-for-tigers-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:59:34.269Z</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>2026-04-27T11:59:34.269Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves set rotation for Tigers series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ARV3JCJYIZEPDO66KSN45SMDKA.jpg?auth=c99ba3e7a504aa2675974ca889ba638ef533d4e0f607bb0c968c1619e136b2b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5682&amp;height=3787</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves rookie JR Ritchie, shown pitching at the Nationals on April 23, 2026, will make his second career start Wednesday against the Tigers. (Nick Wass/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/am-atl-fires-and-ice/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:10:39.352Z</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>2026-04-27T11:10:39.352Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Fires and ICE ]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/atlanta-surveillance-is-more-vast-than-you-think-time-for-stronger-oversight/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:04:04.102Z</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>2026-04-27T10:04:04.102Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta surveillance is more vast than you think. Time for stronger oversight.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AN5JYPQ4QZDSVFHIBPXIYHKSFE.JPG?auth=3db25abaa430cf02103283458b71e987ef2be2f83521499b8a6090fbf584a3f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6916&amp;height=4613</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dunwoody resident Jason Hunyar addresses the City Council in February in opposition of the city potentially using Flock Safety, a company that makes license plate reader. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/using-technology-like-license-plate-readers-to-fight-crimes-protects-georgians/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:01:51.416Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:01:51.416Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Using technology like license plate readers to fight crimes protects Georgians]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XQVAYE6MDETWXRUXIZF5VBEDFE.jpg?auth=627aea78af55d0dfc9d3743c008360c1e1ad2c522a777366f04665ce6f084dc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=466</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Technology that reads license plates is fundamentally different from the type of tracking courts have warned against. It is a momentary piece of data collected in public space, and courts across the country have consistently recognized that distinction and upheld its use. (AJC 2020)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-write-23/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:00:05.864Z</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>2026-04-27T10:00:05.864Z</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/2026/04/what-are-peptides-georgia-doctors-explain-the-benefits-risks-and-hype/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T09:00:04.627Z</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>2026-04-27T09:00:04.627Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What are peptides? Georgia doctors explain the benefits, risks and hype.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[health and wellness,peptides,beauty trends]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/D5I53VGHVNB6RFDQP53WJMCRRQ.png?auth=51d000ea6999fc1926449f19d9797ba662b129c8c2bba5b08f79e92baa9d324b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From anti-aging skin care to weight-loss treatments, peptides have quickly moved into the spotlight. Georgia medical experts weigh in on their benefits and risks. (Illustration: Broly Su/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/make-weeknight-sheet-pan-fish-and-chips/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T09:00:06.825Z</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>2026-04-27T09:00:06.825Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Make weeknight sheet pan fish and chips ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[5:30 challenge,fish and chips recipe,weeknight fish and chips recipe,frozen fish recipe,sheet pan dinner,sheet pan recipe,lemon pepper fish,tilapia recipe,red potato recipe,easy weeknight diner,quick weeknight dinner,what to make for dinner,what to make with lemon pepper]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JPKDQ5NOXJCVXC4X42BRD7MEEE.jpg?auth=38862ffb37689541571e9ef8d40d1e7fc76f438855e9255e5bf4996541ee7205&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quick Lemon Pepper Fish and Potatoes. (Aaliyah Man for the AJC/food styling by Kate Williams)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/04/warmer-days-safer-workouts-experts-urge-a-slow-return-to-fitness/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T08:55:00.5Z</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>2026-04-27T08:55:00.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Warmer days, safer workouts: Experts urge a slow return to fitness]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[fitness,exercise,aging,health and wellness]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SOLJSMYENU7GPFF5BFOIQPQOJY.jpg?auth=0d024a35bb9438f606f781035c668c050813aa28979f446f9227ae3e802ee10e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After winter slowdowns, stretching and slowly easing into a fitness routine can help older adults rebuild lost strength and flexibility. (Leslye Davis/The New York Times 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-left-frustrated-by-knicks-as-series-heads-back-to-msg/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:56:14.135Z</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>2026-04-26T21:56:14.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks left frustrated by Knicks as series heads back to MSG]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZL7ILATA6FHILMYTFL27JLIHIE.JPG?auth=970861d0c6815fa552bca87317d6516fb932b65c8443135e13800f0fc405e897&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7155&amp;height=4770</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker reacts in the second half of Game 4 of their first-round playoff game against the Knicks on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Walker scored 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting and had a team-high six turnovers one day after being named the NBA's Most Improved Player. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/jason-aldean-luke-bryan-team-up-for-rare-concert-at-ugas-sanford-stadium/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:50:14.356Z</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>2026-04-26T21:50:14.356Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan team up for rare concert at UGA’s Sanford Stadium]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LXM2XLIQP5DI5B75AR2N2P2OAA.jpg?auth=fd3f0db98d3951a298b0e6dee788e30af60e2232ca4409607112d385b1f2f503&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2569&amp;height=2055</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia natives Jason Aldean (right) and Luke Bryan perform together for the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home to the University of Georgia football team, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TXJGMGP4KVHGZIYLECI6A4MADU.jpg?auth=5eab639de2e3d7a8b19c46f9ac39de17fb3570f23e93bac91b640e2377f8da86&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4431&amp;height=3283</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grammy award-winning artist Zach Top opens for Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home to the University of Georgia football team, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WGC366IAHVF7FGJYUZBC6GRGLA.jpg?auth=a01629378d60970cc1f2c419742fa797f162e5f6a55452f48b2cdf55b9463fa4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3821&amp;height=2913</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grammy award-winning artist Zach Top opens for Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home to the University of Georgia football team, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/74VQZUIXC5GI5BSLHWMTVNHSXA.jpg?auth=956b1d30996eaad7a90cbe66b447eb665e74d0a2035e30e316b7c3cf4475e585&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4802&amp;height=3700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grammy award-winning artist Zach Top opens for Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home to the University of Georgia football team, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DI4QLIGEU5HEZMYYC3YOOWJY3M.jpg?auth=5e39458862522e31a05a539129343d514a5fb9559a3556b0df3fbaebedf6656f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3272</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fans light up Sanford Stadium with their cellphone flashlights in anticipation of Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan taking the stage Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens.  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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/L2HUS5LJ4BGNVFMIVSWQ2ADGCE.jpg?auth=cee502b1dbce8e28b73d6c33978a5fd31b58de3d5520432073c7bbaa513e2a79&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4116&amp;height=2541</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia natives Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan join fellow award-winning artists Zach Top and Lauren Alaina for the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home of the University of Georgia football team, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NGIITNZYPBDP7JYGP3OBZV4BHQ.jpg?auth=73e8b88f4fb0bc272c8f8a9b100fca541f08d83bc28760bfcb4001c9de194ee4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2719&amp;height=1987</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia natives Jason Aldean (right) and Luke Bryan perform together for the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home of the University of Georgia football team, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EVZQLYAQFBAQNFDUYOIAXLB3UM.jpg?auth=49e1cb7c7b7c9c2535ba0f374677dfd205e46119889ed591b444a40a9e7fb15c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3607&amp;height=2608</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia natives Jason Aldean (right) and Luke Bryan perform together for the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home of the University of Georgia football team, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5YSGMGOOBRESBLUUCJQY7YAHLU.jpg?auth=7c7f27260385032105b63f462c4ff2d92e16d4f3ce039046928126def6dee710&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3473&amp;height=2522</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia natives Jason Aldean (right) and Luke Bryan perform together for the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home of the University of Georgia football team, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WTEVVLZFOVE3XFKCT3EVYSQ2YM.jpg?auth=a5494a9468efd32af2745c7eda6a1c52aad5399ec7577a74463ba8e10d99c0d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3173&amp;height=2532</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia native Jason Aldean (left) performs at the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home of the University of Georgia football team, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-continue-to-sail-on-with-another-series-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:31:40.618Z</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>2026-04-26T21:31:40.618Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves continue to sail on with another series win]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZAC3ATCENFHM3O2MOXPPRHRLUM.jpg?auth=0dfe8950f9a3f7d9658e906cbb30ab698cc4a2756dd9c9d598344bc7859f2761&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2945&amp;height=1963</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale throws during the first inning against the Phillies on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. 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Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/meet-the-falcons-2026-nfl-draft-class-grades-quotes-and-analysis/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T18:58:42.002Z</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>2026-04-26T18:58:42.002Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the Falcons’ 2026 NFL draft class: Grades, quotes and analysis]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F6CAJWRSIJCNZR5VC73U2K55KE.jpg?auth=146a8025ec01563d5ab84ea00a2dd72943fc2a311b536ba499ac2b91a31476a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5084&amp;height=3495</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell (bottom) — pictured tackling Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie in 2024 —  was picked No. 48 overall by the Falcons in the 2026 NFL draft. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2024)]]></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>2026-04-26T18:53:25.688Z</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>2026-04-26T18:53:25.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Spencer Strider completes another rehab start]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GIEG64TI4RE4RJSMZTFQV7B6WY.jpg?auth=33a8fa40ef0ec02bd7396607d4d56f19beeef479b69a4e44ad645a68711e0dd2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5985&amp;height=3990</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - THe Major League Baseball logo is seen on the field before a spring training baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/bruno-mars-brings-funk-perfection-to-first-atlanta-tour-stop-in-nearly-10-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:03:18.875Z</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>2026-04-26T17:03:18.875Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bruno Mars brings funk perfection to first Atlanta tour stop in nearly 10 years ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N2Y5BWLU7ZGATLX7PO4TDWUOI4.png?auth=4990df73bb61339d8c9a7ecfee0ca80426e4843390e193efb1d31d7a13fcc4c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1156&amp;height=709</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bruno Mars brings the "Romantic Tour," seen here during the tour's kickoff in Las Vegas earlier this month, to Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. (Courtesy of Daniel Ramos)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/5-of-22-georgia-players-taken-in-nfl-draft-are-first-from-their-high-schools/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T16:24:04.353Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T16:24:04.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 of 22 Georgia players taken in NFL draft are first from their high school]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4YGBYBW6JNAVO2JPKC3KYM5YGE.jpg?auth=1e5b9164e4f0404bcf9c2398c35eb08003978ceee56e5e57b0d33d01c3962df9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7015&amp;height=4679</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Connor Lew, an AJC Super 11 pick in 2022, became Kennesaw Mountain's first NFL draft pick last week when the Bengals selected him in the fourth round. He played for Auburn. (Steve Schaefer/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/zach-johnson-hangs-onto-lead-at-wild-mitsubishi-electric-classic/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T16:12:44.7Z</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>2026-04-26T16:12:44.7Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Zach Johnson hangs onto lead at wild Mitsubishi Electric Classic]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CTIX32ZPZNCAROVZ54U5FJFLY4.jpg?auth=22388ff5176940493ff7c389e37409463d51446dc76ae76cb8c58d0b7f0107af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zach Johnson maintained his lead after two rounds of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Johnson won the PGA Tour's BellSouth Classic two times here. (Courtesy of David King)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/report-techs-haynes-king-signs-with-panthers-as-undrafted-free-agent/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T15:16:16.502Z</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>2026-04-26T15:16:16.502Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech’s Haynes King signs with Panthers as undrafted free agent]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UMCTA6MXLZGMHDQETK5GHGYYBQ.JPG?auth=bd146850475da1a2f5b364bf137ab5177c0e3d9374fc905f3ce2c783601bfb9a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5480&amp;height=3653</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King — pictured working out at Tech's pro day in March — signed a undrafted free agent deal with the Panthers worth $250,000 in guaranteed money, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. (Jason Getz/AJC)
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-reportedly-sign-another-georgia-bulldog-as-an-undrafted-free-agent/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T14:57:06.957Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T14:57:06.957Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons reportedly sign another Georgia Bulldog as an undrafted free agent]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LEPBYVKP7FGCBPDE3TEZ3COPPY.jpg?auth=f242d3db7eb316bd1c13a07406793538ef0c9ba4aa80f55c06ee5392bfe86d55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3316&amp;height=2210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Cash Jones (right) — pictured running for a first down against Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff in January — did a little bit of everything for the Bulldogs after beginning his UGA career as a walk-on. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-2026-nfl-draft-class-valued-but-falls-short-of-lofty-projection/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T14:52:15.664Z</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>2026-04-26T14:52:15.664Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia 2026 NFL draft class valued, but falls short of lofty projection]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3THD3LPXZZH2BPJPFNRE2DGFAI.jpg?auth=cbb8eb24d264d7f3b5462f1c181ffc3b987296c0183c565e45f548a70c8b689c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3603&amp;height=2402</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (left) — pictured with coach Kirby Smart after the Bulldogs' loss in the College Football Playoff In January — was widely projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but he ended up being selected n the second round, 53rd overall. (Jeff Sentell/DawgNation)

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/2-falcons-draftees-paths-are-what-make-the-nfl-draft-irresistible/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T14:10:38.087Z</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>2026-04-26T14:10:38.087Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 Falcons draftees’ paths are what make the NFL draft irresistible]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N2ZCPVGP6G6NJED6AEYIMEVDOQ.JPG?auth=2317b97f34dc3eb91de8da3acd62f447f2524c3258b2ea163656b116b730caaa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3366&amp;height=2244</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[LSU linebacker Harold Perkins (left) — pictured looking to get in on a tackle of Georgia's Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (center) during the SEC Championship game in December 2022 — was a first-team All-SEC selection as a freshman that season. (Jason.Getz/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/chicago-bears-draft-georgia-tech-defensive-lineman-in-sixth-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T13:33:10.232Z</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>2026-04-26T13:33:10.232Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears draft Georgia Tech defensive lineman in sixth round]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LYDFRCNCEVB5NHYG4O6LOWSTEM.jpg?auth=3863a0ad220f843f86969a6e76dc720c82cd4d29bc704988a97b16daa62e5cb0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg (right) — pictured assisted on a tackle against VMI in 2024 —  had 44 tackles, including 11 for a loss, and three sacks for the Yellow Jackets last season. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-once-again-among-the-leaders-in-developing-nfl-draft-picks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T13:32:31.493Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T13:32:31.493Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia once again among the leaders in developing NFL draft picks]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JZQ27GSYZZF5TLWFDZCV6SYZVQ.jpg?auth=1f86a5494d9f49078ce587ff9bedb8835847fa26394794c106563972f8575f3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3798&amp;height=2798</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia coach Kirby Smart — pictured celebrating after the Bulldogs won the SEC championship game in December — has had 84 players selected in his 10 years as UGA''s coach. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/king-charles-iii-and-americas-curious-love-affair-with-the-british-monarchy/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T12:40:42.455Z</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>2026-04-26T12:40:42.455Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[King Charles III and America’s curious love affair with the British monarchy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FJOPNQBWI5DHNB7NA3H5DODVJU.jpg?auth=22142b0947f5cda7b1217fb8eb84415d16552f67cebc1f233bd96fdce823ea52&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4023&amp;height=2682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump gestures next to Britain's King Charles III before leaving Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Sept. 18, 2025. (Evan Vucci/AP file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-write-22/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T10:00:04.779Z</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>2026-04-26T10:00:04.779Z</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/2026/04/need-some-writing-inspiration-try-these-tips-from-atlanta-authors/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T10:00:04.382Z</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>2026-04-26T10:00:04.382Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Need some writing inspiration? Try these tips from Atlanta authors]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NMUSLKQHTZBIVFQ7H7RWJYG36M.jpg?auth=bab1eb4ac68bb2656f8b47b16fb376ab102a23a19eab4558b3b4f54266acf6c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ignore the axiom that you have to write every day is one of the tips Atlanta authors offer aspiring writers. (Lauren Petracca/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>