<?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/sports/2026/06/hurston-waldrep-taking-another-step-toward-returning-to-braves/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T14:17:55.321Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T14:17:55.321Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hurston Waldrep taking another step toward returning to Braves]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PX7F44ZE3RBZ3NHPHA7CIR7DD4.jpg?auth=498fb2ccfa69c17ddd335d54dff7a701d3bb38aac6159462241dfcdaa9bf1fdf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5062&amp;height=3562</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Hurston Waldrep throws batting practice during spring training at CoolToday Park on Feb. 12, 2026,. 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(Natrice Miller/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/why-metro-atlanta-needs-third-places-and-how-communities-are-building-them/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:35:19.957Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:35:19.957Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why metro Atlanta needs ‘third places’ — and how communities are building them]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[third space,third place,what is a third space,third space atlanta,third space meaning,the third space theory,third place near me,third place meaning,third place atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MIVVML5PTRA5TMBC32I343LPV4.png?auth=7cedf67663388a5ff2e2ab35b7cd0d3fbc8977ce5724b7f2f103872798d01859&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: Broly Su / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/this-georgia-county-couldnt-pick-a-side-in-the-gop-governors-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:24:05.597Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:24:05.597Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[This Georgia county couldn’t pick a side in the GOP governor’s race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LB5NZL6XYZHTPHN5NSZ7LYVUFI.png?auth=3b04b19ddb0c6d29c0128808b6e55ccb6e84e34be0e08164997d25a3af6cab08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-lose-lead-game-and-star/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:10:13.201Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:10:13.201Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves lose lead, game and star in extra-inning loss]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HYI65K2RKFHFXIZ325PPA7XALI.jpg?auth=f32979bc4e6bfdea797f31cb311f994287a8cb85fcc09274e369e3e86fbb3134&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3506&amp;height=2337</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. adjusts his helmet while standing on third base against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/ai-cant-smell-but-atlanta-perfumery-uses-it-to-make-you-smell-good/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:09:19.148Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:09:19.148Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AI can’t smell. But Atlanta perfumery uses it to make you smell good.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/425642OP3VEO3FFTUFYNRBRD3Y.JPG?auth=c06ecf0ef013bf0f90f5679762471ec262739f2f4fe927399f9becae9f1350da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7773&amp;height=5185</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Topaz Spivey reacts while watching a perfume she created with the help of artificial intelligence be made during an Indiehouse Modern Fragrances event on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Atlanta. Attendees scanned a QR code and started a conversation with an AI chatbot to create the perfect scent. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/random-attacks-heighten-scrutiny-of-public-safety-ahead-of-world-cup/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:09:01.019Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:09:01.019Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Random attacks heighten scrutiny of public safety ahead of World Cup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ID5CTCD5LNC2DBYZTNNSMSB7JY.jpg?auth=74984f15d5d33ae9115285c3e5ee15fcb1be469ac33fe299afbd0346964de9af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5973&amp;height=3982</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A FIFA World Cup ad is seen along the tracks of the Five Points MARTA station on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/3-early-keys-for-bulldogs-ahead-of-saturdays-matchup-vs-texas/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:02:50.951Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:02:50.951Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 early keys for Bulldogs’ ahead of Saturday’s matchup vs. Texas  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/POTHBQOYPFBJLNWV5WQNNOGO6A.jpg?auth=bfe00e108ef5584bcf8f8c8dade3c7b1285ca9aee86d6b5b2a2029973ba1dddf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3326&amp;height=2217</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs catcher Daniel Jackson is greeted by infielder Tre Phelps at home plate after hitting a two-run homer to give the team the lead in Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regional on June 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/falcons-say-theres-no-qb-competition-until-penix-gets-healthy/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T13:02:09.33Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T13:02:09.33Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons say there’s no QB competition until Penix gets healthy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BPQQSXR4H5H2ZN65F4MM6C5QEQ.jpg?auth=7e35d0ccc32bb259f4aac7556c560e0f2a342a0b0a9545d00cbf3e34b072b94a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3060&amp;height=2041</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (left) and Tua Tagovailoa stand together at practice Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></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>2026-06-10T12:45:32.977Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T12:45:32.977Z</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/v2/2SZTHVTTIJCTXH5FEANBE6XNTM.png?auth=cbc6131128f7db098ac507a6ad9f32bc537b2fefc8b8384b640b591a9a2c4565&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/sports/2026/06/georgias-in-state-recruiting-efforts-trending-to-be-worst-of-smarts-tenure/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T12:42:01.583Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T12:42:01.583Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s in-state recruiting efforts trending to be worst of Smart’s tenure]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NPI7K44ZWJD7LHCZAQ4BVJFCHA.JPG?auth=8ac19b04c4417267f5c63675836fe4d8748a132ed68eec627a7102c9972a651c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8060&amp;height=5376</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia coach Kirby Smart, shown speaking during the Sugar Bowl media day Dec. 30, 2025, in New Orleans, puts a lot of effort into recruiting. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-heres-whats-wrong-with-marta-and-how-to-fix-it/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T12:40:55.227Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T12:40:55.227Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers: Here’s what’s wrong with MARTA and how to fix it]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DSLQFVGCU5ASRNLMBEUKEEPXZY.jpg?auth=6b6b8d8f622098c9a67cdf479fe05c2f5b8f82313e2abb26d4d6554bca6cee85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Crime scene tape stretches across an escalator at MARTA's Midtown station following a shooting Friday, June 5, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/06/why-the-south-cant-agree-on-its-own-history/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T12:06:16Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T12:06:16Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why the South can’t agree on its own history]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[southern identity,history,south,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F06-05-2026%2Ft_f5acacbb580143e9834036277e7a115f_name_YT_Southern_Identity_TRAILER_V_Thumbnail_E.png?auth=01f6d55170ed0ba21b20dfcb5ed8c0f209a60b5f848e321467ce2f566d896a34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/angel-reeses-57th-career-double-double-boosts-dream-past-former-team/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T11:48:58.752Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T11:48:58.752Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Angel Reese’s 57th career double-double boosts Dream past former team]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/65ITXTBGIZC2VPU3FZIMYKTNNQ.jpg?auth=43160e6931838af07ccc4715a455043eb8638d9f154f7c2f8e5687d06831c262&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5828&amp;height=3278</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) looks on before a free throw during a WNBA basketball against the Minnesota Lynx, in Minneapolis, Saturday, May 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/mike-luckovich-deafening-applause/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T11:04:53.335Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T11:04:53.335Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Deafening ‘applause’]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/theyre-coming-for-your-right-to-vote-were-not-going-to-let-them-have-it/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T10:44:41.587Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T10:44:41.587Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[They’re coming for your right to vote. We’re not going to let them have it.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3RG7WBYGBVCA5OM4SR753SGMBM.JPG?auth=b960a9fe85a536d6ea51e09e86ad0413ebfe117c48938dda0b40f47b0051a1fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5056&amp;height=2844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Georgia State Capitol dome is shown through the offices of the Georgia Technology Authority, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Atlanta. The Georgia state capitol is also known as the Gold Dome. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-smells-delicious/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T10:25:02.297Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T10:25:02.297Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Smells delicious]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/06/with-150-voices-singing-his-hits-guess-elton-john-neednt-call-it-the-blues/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T10:00:10.855Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T10:00:10.855Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With 150 voices singing his hits, guess Elton John needn’t call it the blues]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus,Elton John,Voices of Note,Pride Month,Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre,Mableton]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PV2EO6IXAFG2ZF7Q3W4RB4JSTM.jpg?auth=54fe30e8e6622c0670ffd9fdbf6b5c09c8589893b26bac67de4d8648127085f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7952&amp;height=5304</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus performs the concert “Beyond the Yellow Brick Road: A Tribute to the Music of Elton John” on Saturday at Mableton's Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. 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There’s a catch]]></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/D6MYQHSBLREKTMABTO7BB3BQEQ.jpg?auth=190b3087dcb6671e0234035d98aa32a33f71cefe1188e15d3553a3280de948ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Daniela Ezratty (left), owner of Virginia-Highland-based Ezratty Integrative Aesthetics, meets with a client to discuss facial balancing. (Courtesy of Ezratty Integrative Aesthetics)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-9/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T10:00:05.064Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T10:00:05.064Z</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/things-to-do/2026/02/atlanta-arts-events-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T10:00:01.27Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T10:00:01.27Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[events,things to do,metro Atlanta,Atlanta,arts,culture,weekend events,dance,theater,visual art,music]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TTSO6ZDJGNEEZMAZCTXGOHRSUA.jpg?auth=431abf9aceaa6bf471785618a2f5c8f05cf8f2ac16a5d79b0a69dcbe16b192b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1440&amp;height=960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Theatrical Outfit will stage “The Revolutionists,” an irreverent comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror, through Sunday, June 28, at the Balzer Theater at Herren’s. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/reading-romance-novels-is-an-act-of-resistance/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:00:04.999Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T09:00:04.999Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reading romance novels is an act of resistance]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[black romance book fest,romance novels,RWA,vivian stephens,Rita clay,Fabio,harlequin,indie romance writers,black romance writers]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5U7D5AQCG5CBXMRSPNMOHAWSXU.jpg?auth=5c837401bc18901f1a2a29cb39717e521ee1bf6bc8ba950b5ed69b80ec06ba11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5572&amp;height=3772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An employee stocks romance titles last summer at The Ripped Bodice bookstore in Culver City, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/AP 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/georgia-2026-what-the-polls-say-about-the-race-for-governor/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:00:06.047Z</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>2026-06-10T09:00:06.047Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia 2026: What the polls say about the race for governor]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UBH2PKUVNZEDVHOZ2RITTEAXVA.jpg?auth=8800a13252b0a864af77f2e1c4360ea50f9273726f092830d2deb08809348376&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4402&amp;height=2935</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A person walks past a voting sign during the first day of early voting for the primary elections at the Dunwoody Library on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/8-atlanta-pop-ups-you-cant-miss-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:00:01.82Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T09:00:01.82Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[8 Atlanta pop-ups you can’t miss this week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[punk foodie,things to do this week,atlanta pop ups,Atlanta world cup food,Atlanta world cup watch party,Buckhead pop ups,sandy springs pop ups,Avondale estates pop ups,Decatur pop ups,Grant Park pop ups,South Downtown pop ups,Oakhurst pop ups,Roswell pop ups,Virginia Highland pop ups,Inman Park pop ups]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YQQBKO4CYZA4VHEMXTD7NMIHSM.jpeg?auth=ccb2e87110fdb5ff667d593848281658443f56ee4aecb1dfa3ca3205c9627b39&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3508&amp;height=2781</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pink Peregrine’s Ryan Stroud (left), Zach Cambria (center) and Justin Bradford (right). (Courtesy of Zach Cambria)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/world-cup-plan-watch-parties-ticket-giveaways-and-a-free-ludacris-show/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:00:06.785Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T09:00:06.785Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup plan: Watch parties, ticket giveaways and a free Ludacris show]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup,World Cup Atlanta,Ludacris,Andre Dickens,World Cup]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WVWNPI2FWBAD3BLVJU22K2NNQI.jpg?auth=6c2e2f4c405bd260cb72cf526ecbdba54abab1cc40463a383431b547338a351f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5881&amp;height=3915</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is greeted by camp participants as he tours the FIFA World Cup 2026 pep rally at the city’s youth summer camps, “One World, One Goal,” at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/lawsuit-south-fulton-ex-detective-punished-for-probing-alleged-corruption/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:00:05.026Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-10T09:00:05.026Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lawsuit: South Fulton ex-detective punished for probing alleged corruption]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[City of South Fulton,Lawsuit,South Fulton City Council,South Fulton Police]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3VGT5NGIEBHLZGMZYP7Y24T7MA.jpg?auth=36773a230270e2da2b1be29a2cfc837df5d14bc6c1e2231d88ef4729b29d30d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7886&amp;height=5257</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The lawsuit alleges South Fulton interim Public Safety Director Cedric Alexander took away the detective's take-home Tahoe and gave him a Cherokee, which was also taken away. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/coastal-georgia-over-time-photographers-aim-lens-at-same-spots-in-exhibit/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T09:00:06.707Z</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>2026-06-10T09:00:06.707Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coastal Georgia over time: Photographers aim lens at same spots in exhibit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2U3FOJ6GORD5ZNO4AH4O5HRHHE.jpg?auth=59677d7afa5aa412573516bca41d31e73307a8a88c3cc5589ea6f62c2a120908&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1964&amp;height=1500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["Sunken Shrimp Boat," a 1987 photograph by Jack Leigh. Photos of Georgia's coast by Leigh and Parker Stewart are on display at Laney Contemporary, a Savannah gallery, until Aug. 1, 2026. (Courtesy of Jack Leigh/Laney Contemporary)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/06/coastal-retreats-for-rest-reflection-and-renewal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-10T01:24:43.132Z</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>2026-06-10T01:24:43.132Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coastal retreats for rest, reflection and renewal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YKQGBH7M6VAKPMTXZAJNWKUTKY.jpg?auth=d1ff3852e0fbce6659984272f909888370202a89860699989a86f1a2f49f6c3b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3996&amp;height=2997</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Perched atop a seaside cliff, Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. (Courtesy of Alex Paul Photography)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/vahn-lackey-wins-johnny-bench-award-as-nations-best-catcher/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T23:44:58.617Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T23:44:58.617Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Vahn Lackey wins Johnny Bench Award as nation’s best catcher]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EJ27ZT5TSJCHTGK7ZZUZRYELCU.jpg?auth=7348da2f96c8505f762aebe4fb7c079a1bd4e23d229a1892e613181ebb4479e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5164&amp;height=3443</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech's Vahn Lackey celebrates his two-run home run against Illinois Chicago during the third inning of an NCAA Atlanta Regional baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium, Friday, May 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-governor-jackson-and-jones-battle-for-republican-runoff-nod/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T23:14:51.577Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T23:14:51.577Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia governor: Jackson and Jones battle for Republican runoff nod ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4E2NJ2A5G5G2RDOE7KHYPKTCLQ.png?auth=64b104d5945665a2dfa456857d883d6291854576855464dd7403c3e1cb3d9629&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: AJC | Source: Arvin Temkar / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/ebola-threat-in-atlanta-extremely-low-ahead-of-congos-world-cup-match/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T22:04:59.299Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T22:04:59.299Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ebola threat in Atlanta ‘extremely low’ ahead of Congo’s World Cup match ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F6UETUCOOJAUFJOH2HLJBJMTQQ.jpg?auth=a00da4556d35c75fb113d1de4915b6630f290efeffce43c10ee6c4d94890f5f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5776&amp;height=3851</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo players pose for a team photo before a World Cup qualifying soccer match against Cameroon on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. (AP File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/softball-legend-surprises-buford-pitcher-with-national-player-of-the-year-award/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T21:55:05.211Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:55:05.211Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Softball legend surprises Buford pitcher with national player of the year award]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KE7ATJEAHBHC7FRQM6W5F7TNKQ.jpg?auth=4113c749c28259afe73d07dccbe0b14197171b51ddb5b6deb017ff0fe0ddbcb5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7200&amp;height=4802</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Buford standout pitcher Caroline Stanton was awarded the Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year trophy by softball legend Cat Osterman on Tuesday. (Joe Greer/Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/world-cup-injuries/ANG6O3F2DZEBPNBXJ5OZQDQQUM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T21:28:14.204Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:28:14.204Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup Injuries]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/usa-world-cup-team-roster/ZAXCOM5ZAVAKRP56XDZ4ADX3HE/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T21:27:15.856Z</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>2026-06-09T21:27:15.856Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[USA World Cup Team Roster]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/world-cup-standings/KK2ITNFP2JCBLEGB3474ZI2CIQ/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T21:23:12.742Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:23:12.742Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup Standings]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/usa-world-cup-schedule/HCJHGU3WFNHLRFNC5GZNXPXDZU/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T21:19:06.5Z</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>2026-06-09T21:19:06.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[USA World Cup Schedule]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/solar-panel-maker-qcells-ramps-up-production-at-cartersville-plant/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T21:11:16.712Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T21:11:16.712Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Solar panel maker Qcells ramps up production at Cartersville plant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MLAE4ZJMWBHPJNDUENQUEQXRCE.JPG?auth=00ed20166088ab685e5ee2c20a8e9d06edcfbbbe642b39a5ed5ab576587be66e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Solar panels go through a machine during the manufacturing process at the Qcells solar factory in White on June 8, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/joey-volchkos-workhorse-mindset-continues-to-fuel-georgias-pitching-staff/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T20:54:33.671Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:54:33.671Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WGCC55DJWVGWZCODMIJTEAUU7E.jpg?auth=7e187e5d847f8960df4e74a6af38c3cb5c67251f183a309c2ea8da13dbe5064b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5039&amp;height=3287</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia's Joey Volchko throws a pitch against Long Island during the first inning of their NCAA regional game at Foley Field on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-keeps-its-foot-on-the-gas-pedal-heading-into-college-world-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T20:01:18.125Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:01:18.125Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia keeps its ‘foot on the gas pedal’ heading into College World Series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XCOMBUNJCJGLPFXTASCCT7X4II.JPG?auth=c9223d1f27e65edc8bb0af7d1524f73f21b822723fbbc44fa1ed2841c8a873c6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia infielder Kolby Branch said he felt like the test in the super regional made Georgia a better team, and he learned more about this Bulldogs squad heading into the College World Series. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/drake-london-forever-indebted-to-atlanta-eyes-a-falcons-super-bowl-victory/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T20:01:04.332Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T20:01:04.332Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Drake London ‘forever indebted to Atlanta,’ eyes a Falcons Super Bowl victory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HJI7UCLYUJEX7HOHG7AUKRNLSA.jpg?auth=3c93cc8228ae591b398c3f5eeb412936a91564457d1d8afc861e0608cfe1373d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4063&amp;height=2709</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons wide receiver Drake London practices Monday, June 8, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/rivian-begins-r2-deliveries-a-preview-of-whats-to-come-at-georgia-plant/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T19:47:34.135Z</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>2026-06-09T19:47:34.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rivian begins R2 deliveries, a preview of what’s to come at Georgia plant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/357FWZ2MHNHZNEQB4BVTBENNYI.jpg?auth=8af4f8605ca0b14fc6e71c5392c46a94698181b7202b286e416253fc8c556880&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rivian in June began public customer deliveries of its new R2 mid-size SUV, a vehicle model the company plans to build in Georgia at its future plant. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/nonprofit-serving-health-systems-emerges-as-potential-northlake-mall-buyer/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T17:57:35.597Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T17:57:35.597Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nonprofit serving health systems emerges as potential Northlake Mall buyer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2YDKESVUOVDRJN2YI35T3QA2HQ.jpg?auth=343df8d73e79ffc8c3e519de44abcdc8a634bee35b330061b897f023a60d8f2a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5280&amp;height=3779</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Northlake Mall has given a number of tenants notice to vacate under reports of a potential sale. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/aria-hires-2nd-new-executive-chef-a-year-after-founders-retirement/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T17:48:08.739Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T17:48:08.739Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aria hires 2nd new executive chef a year after founder’s retirement]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurant news,atlanta restaurants,aria buckhead,aria atlanta,lazy betty,lazy betty atlanta,michelin restaurants atlanta,austin goetzman,gerry klaskala,atlanta chefs,best atlanta restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4RT77NDTCFA2BHJJ4POAZ4YSTM.jpg?auth=dd66e84ebd0ed47c1420357d8ef7b54283546d5e934efb519e28b209f63a9b2f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2250&amp;height=1500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aria owner Andres Loaiza (left) with new executive chef Austin Goetzman. (Brandon Amato, courtesy of Aria)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/accessatl/2026/06/need-weekend-plans-start-with-these-metro-atlanta-events-watch-parties-festivals-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T16:52:55.351Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:52:55.351Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Need weekend plans? 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(Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/marta-shooting-suspect-arrested-after-manhunt/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T16:42:51.167Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:42:51.167Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MARTA shooting suspect arrested after weekend search]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DSLQFVGCU5ASRNLMBEUKEEPXZY.jpg?auth=6b6b8d8f622098c9a67cdf479fe05c2f5b8f82313e2abb26d4d6554bca6cee85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Crime scene tape stretches across an escalator at MARTA's Midtown station following a shooting Friday, June 5, 2026. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/marist-buford-finish-as-top-teams-in-ajc-varsity-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T16:08:29.516Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:08:29.516Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Marist, Buford finish as top teams in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UWWR5BCLWJBTPJPC7QRCM5MIOQ.JPG?auth=3beb53e93e04d1df2ff7ec7b8efeea32abf91796913d03f537b7e27be50052c2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5408&amp;height=3605</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marist guard Kate Harpring (15) celebrates with the trophy after Marist's 58-50 win against Kell in the Class 4A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Thursday, March, 12, 2026, in Macon, Ga. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/megan-moroney-flaunts-country-charm-sing-along-hits-at-atlanta-concert/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T15:59:54.052Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:59:54.052Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Megan Moroney flaunts country charm, sing-along hits at Atlanta concert ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QUQKQDUXEBATHHJ4NBAE2NPNSA.jpg?auth=63d2c1da57d3a5cba1baedc1c9ddca30e718c71611fdb37b5839d3a7006ddffe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia country star Megan Moroney performed the first of a two-night tour stop at State Farm Arena on June 8, 2026. Photo credit: Miranda McDonald]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/natalie-mccann-leaves-fox-5-ryan-maddox-out-and-more-atlanta-media-briefs/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T15:06:30.956Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:06:30.956Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Natalie McCann leaves Fox 5, Ryan Maddox out and more Atlanta media briefs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UGXMPI4RWNHQ5I6VNU6MJA6V3I.png?auth=0c50783cf01033348f02a3f61f7c538f7c5a3bcded2bfe9249214569e31f6ea4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Natalie McCann says goodbye to Fox 5 after a decade, including a lengthy run on "Good Day Atlanta," on Friday, June 5, 2026. 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Pitts finished the 2025 season strong, with 39 catches for 469 yards and four touchdowns over the final six games. (Mike Stewart/AP)
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/how-many-all-stars-will-braves-have-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T14:32:51.486Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T14:32:51.486Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How many All-Stars will Braves have in 2026?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LMTKVNCM4ZH67FZ6U7DTQ7IFSE.jpg?auth=46a942eead7dd17327734e6d25173669a550ab2e1f9526fac3c4023f89a09214&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4209&amp;height=2806</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves first baseman Matt Olson (left) and outfielder Michael Harris II — pictured celebrating Atlanta's win over the Pirates on Sunday, June 7, 2026 — are among the handful of Braves who seem to be locks to make the All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/06/a-poets-tribute-reflects-an-atlanta-ready-to-welcome-the-world/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T14:11:04Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T14:11:04Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A poet’s tribute reflects an Atlanta ready to welcome the world]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[world-cup-2026,atlanta-city,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F05-06-2026%2Ft_a84f159f49d4465a8c30e4978d662d07_name_ATL_POET_WORLD_CUP.png?auth=e25bda4618ca641b8e59f87e3b5c00f1478658fdf5bcce0febea9f9e0a21f73b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=832&amp;height=1468</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/trader-joes-to-open-new-metro-atlanta-store-heres-where/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T14:06:17.031Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T14:06:17.031Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trader Joe’s to open new metro Atlanta store. Here’s where.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DBPWQ3AJ6VHHHIN3PG7W65YE6A.jpg?auth=6c9f61bb6b7612d8c4db580d7a1c5a73298b0ba3b05b9071c2f3fbfea6ba3d87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1370&amp;height=918</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trader Joe's said it is opening its newest metro Atlanta store this week at the Medley development in Johns Creek. (Courtesy of Trader Joe's)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/uga-ad-forbids-school-from-scheduling-texas-tech-in-wake-of-sorsby-ruling/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T14:01:07.138Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T14:01:07.138Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UGA AD forbids school from scheduling Texas Tech in wake of Sorsby ruling]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/37CHBRN27JAVDPGZSQWEXYPAQI.JPG?auth=267c3c9b3a0b03cc8b01a32ac7c3cc0901985c622f1755203ee30a25c132a46e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Athletic Director Josh Brooks says it’s time to lead and do the right thing after Texas judge grants injunction overriding NCAA ban on Texas Tech QB who admitted to gambling on his own team. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/whats-pushing-these-snakes-toward-extinction-uga-study-points-to-causes/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T13:44:25.26Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T13:44:25.26Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What’s pushing these snakes toward extinction? UGA study points to causes.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Q2GGAFKSJBGAXH2YGDNNSG6KIY.jpg?auth=bcb9bbf7c0465682d3602ed95720c57b547aa91716936e1d90551921eeeedf72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2100&amp;height=1403</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Researchers study a glossy crayfish snake, one of 29 species analyzed in the study. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-football-could-get-boost-from-eligibility-clock-rules-movement/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T12:43:00.245Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:43:00.245Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia football could get boost from eligibility clock rules movement ]]></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/GQW74ZRZKBHCNNDN5P26BNAQVU.jpg?auth=44617eaea023c3e9867622ec62e4d867deed5d1ea16ce09c0fe89a64f24956f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2818&amp;height=1879</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart's strategy — to rely more heavily on recruiting, developing and spending on retaining UGA high school signees like Elijah Griffin — would benefit if a recent NCAA proposal is passed later this month. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/for-georgias-kolby-branch-the-trip-to-omaha-will-be-a-family-affair/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T12:42:24.68Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:42:24.68Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[For Georgia’s Kolby Branch, the trip to Omaha will be a family affair]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WQTWUTNKTFGOPPCHDRYS3KMEHM.JPG?auth=1aa61d3b155170386f600a926d12d848c3ad0528f78e425eeb84691aa5953675&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs infielder Kolby Branch circles the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regional on Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/life/aging-in-atlanta/can-date-night-really-save-your-relationship/6NENH5Y4XVCFRGFEG6F3BOKDQM/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T12:00:01.639Z</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>2026-06-09T12:00:01.639Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can date night really save your relationship?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JR23HJ675CCSXJE6Z4HNZYP26I.JPG?auth=60cb21e5eb27f3723d45766d9ff7c69632b4da8132608a8419d64e9c2fa392fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2201</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wine suggestions, tastings and pours at Aria are delivered with enthusiastic descriptions of flavor profiles and provenance. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/falcons-players-offer-predictions-for-world-cup-ahead-of-atlanta-hosting/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:57:47.602Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:57:47.602Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons players offer predictions for World Cup ahead of Atlanta hosting ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7LXXKVT2HBDK3LSM2CUKEKLMZY.jpg?auth=bf654963aec5761dae65b8bda8a503f1c0207ca2927b787415ac0a9bb5065a60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5782&amp;height=3855</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New crosswalk art sits at the intersection of Mitchell Street and Mangum Street on Monday, June 8, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/fbis-fulton-county-2020-investigation-fails-to-deliver-so-far/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:42:13.271Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:42:13.271Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[FBI’s Fulton County 2020 investigation fails to deliver, so far]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia,2020 election,Fulton County,Georgia politics,U.S. Department of Justice,FBI news,FBI,DOJ,Donald Trump,Todd Blanche]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NUFJ4STSHJEXHDDZ6Y2DO6PIW4.jpg?auth=e5c6e60dfa1b03d29551c3ca338dc287b5c3e4e4dabb79d61d8fac4903f39fff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=1856</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An FBI agent appears at the entrance to the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/georgia-faces-a-maternal-health-crisis-virginia-showed-us-a-path-forward/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:37:41.795Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:37:41.795Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia faces a maternal health crisis. Virginia showed us a path forward.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WNJK2BT7ZNHQDER4U3AWJHOZMU.jpg?auth=99ebd91cffb61a7bbb6f7c6518fd51c2f035ddd88d86c642634d59f3ecbdbb12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Virginia’s new Momnibus bills, recently signed into law by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, are more than just a routine policy win. (Steve Helber/AP file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/hawks-coach-quin-snyder-agree-to-contract-extension/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:35:52.368Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:35:52.368Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks’ extension of Quin Snyder keeps the team on an upward trajectory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GS4FUJ5DYRF7HCZLJU4BBBW5GA.jpg?auth=3f893dbd3094070d9359d0b597513c00d062f79bbaa934406b7a257ba9b371e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4301&amp;height=3036</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder reacts during the first half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/falcons-begin-final-week-of-otas/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:29:05.123Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:29:05.123Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons begin final week of OTAs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/C4AET4LHEVGBNFCTZATQ4KVCKY.jpg?auth=52bf1c0521811d15a1f1b7a6c23690811780418f5b3ce71b3679d8dd0cbae452&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3355&amp;height=2237</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during Atlanta Falcons practice, Monday, June 8, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/states-no-4-prospect-chance-gilbert-makes-stunning-commitment-to-auburn/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:26:04.655Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:26:04.655Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[State’s No. 4 prospect Chance Gilbert makes stunning commitment to Auburn ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting,Chance Gilbert,Auburn football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WQTLNL2E45CUTA6CDR2VPN2BNY.jpg?auth=f0ad18422197fd1f86d0791de9561e73e66949cbf74c5f862c9eceada5f632d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[4-star East Coweta's Chance Gilbert was named an Under Armour All-American after his junior year. The major UGA target is the No. 4 prospect in the state of Georgia for the Class of 2027. (Jeff Sentell/ DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/shared-autonomous-vehicles-not-rail-are-the-future-of-the-atlanta-beltline/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:13:17.917Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:13:17.917Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shared autonomous vehicles, not rail, are the future of the Atlanta Beltline]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JNQAHNQCRBDCVJPB2YQYCS2MDM.jpg?auth=4dd147ec9a5b46a29d843f9ae5cb0e43ea5bce95812056c42c26a1802fe2b6b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2396&amp;height=1597</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Passengers are seen getting off an ATL Spoke bus as they arrive at the Lee + White District on Monday, June 1, 2026. The ATL Spoke, an autonomous pilot program, began offering service recently. It connects the West End MARTA station and the Lee + White District. It operates seven days a week. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/atlanta-police-chief-schierbaum-you-cant-arrest-your-way-to-a-safe-city/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:08:18.187Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:08:18.187Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta police Chief Schierbaum: You can’t arrest your way to a safe city]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5MQ5NPYOCRB2HN57T7TWZAMYRM.JPG?auth=fb2f9b3ff9ba18b0b193b1c722ffa1c5504da66a8a89381bf2900bba980a19c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5759&amp;height=3839</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum (left) touts Mayor Andre Dickens Summer Youth Employment Program, a 2023 partnership where nonprofits and businesses place 5,000 teenagers and young adults in jobs. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/lt-gov-burt-jones-ga-deserves-a-governor-with-a-track-record-of-success/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:06:19.14Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:06:19.14Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lt. Gov. Burt Jones: Ga. deserves a governor with a track record of success]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OEYDAY3RKZCA3MSHLFYF5M54PE.jpg?auth=602dfae5203227ae296b88f1cef1404ceb34906aafbb8f867abd4ed5ed6314a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5313&amp;height=3542</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones speaks during a primary election night watch party, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Jackson, Ga. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-turtle-crossing/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:05:59.802Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:05:59.802Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Turtle crossing]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/review-in-the-heights-is-a-lofty-achievement-for-aurora-theatre/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:00:02.041Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:00:02.041Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Review: ‘In the Heights’ is a lofty achievement for Aurora Theatre]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA["In the Heights",theater review,Aurora Theatre,Lawrenceville,Lin-Manuel Miranda,Ann-Carol Pence,Latin culture]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7VQNPVYLOFC2NCLSFCVQQXZK2I.jpg?auth=5a59ae98d3035b863cf6d0c7b9726cb4275bc7491e0a7d56b80d94604d0f3f43&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5110&amp;height=3407</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cast of "In the Heights" at Aurora Theatre performs "Carnaval del Barrio." (Casey Gardner Ford/Courtesy of Aurora Theatre)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-8/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T10:00:05.168Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:00:05.168Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGVSJ4ANZJET5A3HVZPGR64YQY.jpg?auth=4470c09986d46c39209d75f1657f8e2b101028e4f2b2311051a30b2f61a06bb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4180&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Readers write. (Phil Skinner/AJC 2013)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/private-schools-lead-way-in-4a-marist-takes-no-1-spot-in-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:05.537Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:00:05.537Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Private schools lead way in 4A; Marist takes No. 1 spot in all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QRJ6IS25EVH25CZITHEYLPLRQA.JPG?auth=84ba33ad5c9e3e0b41aaa74e35db9305596a4f1657665164599c3bd2cf9043a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2254&amp;height=1503</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The GHSA Class 4A Girls Basketball State Championship trophy is shown at Marist School on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/bremen-leads-from-start-to-finish-in-class-a-division-i-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:05.779Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:00:05.779Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bremen leads from start to finish in Class A Division I all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5E3KLBKRCZAHFA7CZLKESAKD7M.jpg?auth=53b9e9a4cddb5dc1061555dadcfb851adf5f97f9153111de83172f9ba2852eb8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1013&amp;height=675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bremen coaches and players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Class A Division I fast-pitch softball championship on Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus. (Courtesy of Georgia High School Association)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/jefferson-outlasts-region-rival-for-first-place-in-class-3a-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:06.877Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:00:06.877Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jefferson outlasts region rival for first place in Class 3A all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NPFBUZ343ZB7DOA6PRRMWGYEUA.JPG?auth=bbc9c840fe9b87cc04b75bcfdb39047cc3508b3b66caa5ed427b2e0213419135&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4044&amp;height=2696</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jefferson’s Danny Krutules, right, goes against Westover School’s Tylar Mansfield in the Class 3A 157 lb weight class during the round of 16 of the GHSA Traditional Wrestling Championship at The Arena at Southlake, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Morrow, Ga. Jefferson’s Krutules won 20-2. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/new-customers-flock-to-metro-atlantas-west-african-restaurants/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:03.228Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:00:03.228Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New customers flock to metro Atlanta’s West African restaurants]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurants,african food atlanta,west african food atlanta,best west african food atlanta,best african food atlanta,african food norcross,african food marietta,le nouveau maquis,african food buffet,best buffets atlanta,where to get jollof rice atlanta,jollof rice atlanta,ike's cafe and grill,tribe and spice atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MLX3Z4G635GDFNHS3LNVVOCZYM.JPG?auth=7f4f82430a3b66d95a1f9f37ca7cf2cf762cf7c20032ccc334b5641fe13d2384&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anita Safo, Reja Made, Tochi Ezeokonkwo and Leslie Jonah dine at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B7RDNBD5RFAAJKEEBG32DPW4EI.JPG?auth=f12a7be050e75e855678b6756faef19f7e9bddbe008ee3e0608c9777218ba529&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Whole snapper is on the menu at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GWTYCSGBERGPZBF2BWGXQOWJ4U.JPG?auth=3080752f486bce5ea87fe9a2f116d61ecc45cc599a940f0004e4aae744b832ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Debee is grilled lamb served with a savory onion sauce, served with one side, such as thieb rice or plantains at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CPIIBB2WF5F2RETJZ7ONUCESC4.JPG?auth=bc9ad92fc3e2bf979ad4fae22b073665ce0466e5861b7f7075edca2f401df9f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kimberly Slaughter and Vivian Okereke have their photo taken in Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XDCR7BY7ZVCWBEID4G6CJEW3YQ.JPG?auth=df91aea6caed66c61aaf7e1d1b59174518c892ed03bd13a89d7462a034f53145&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5274&amp;height=3516</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Monica Ngalame makes a cocktail at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4JEI67XQRNFMRNFXRCWUQHFMMQ.JPG?auth=ee061f25cef2e599e0314d864160736ab5ef115823b31e96142fc2d15ae4ea15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5521&amp;height=3681</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Takeout orders await pickup at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WWN2OECOLNCBXFSSHQ7TBLCHNQ.JPG?auth=efe27f6caf15c95d2f78935b5438b471ed33189ba403fb6e7c2370bc278d5eb8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5801&amp;height=3867</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Christie Fabiola Agbale at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4QBZFCJGIBDPVM7HT4KPKRX5F4.JPG?auth=328e737f1443490e95c40d4037fcef3f5c3352af94d63821630fa8260242bfd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5852&amp;height=3901</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Val Donald checks out a customer at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FVPLXVFTT5HMBJDPULCFBP47LA.JPG?auth=c957125d1e0a18ed7f9d6d499b68b6542ba35000dd98f032d401e14e04390e4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3931&amp;height=5896</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jane Nkereuwem, local business owner, dines with a friend at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker, Ga. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X3DTJSNKIFBTTC2KTC5BKCWW3E.JPG?auth=d85072802c191572fcac7ca1cb9994526446144a0ee0ad4996ba6fcea27aefd6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5791&amp;height=3861</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[West African restaurant Le Nouveau Maquis opened its second restaurant, in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/gac-takes-lead-in-spring-holds-on-to-top-3a-a-private-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:05.068Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:00:05.068Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GAC takes lead in spring, holds on to top 3A-A Private all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BCYUSNC2OVFUDFTM5Q6P73C3KI.jpeg?auth=f534a89bc76dc9b705714e9c0d2d69449d70f017d83059b4c6c50f2fe17651b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=512&amp;height=384</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Greater Atlanta Christian won the National High School Tennis Championship at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida, in February. Pictured, from left, are Brady Gessner, Santi Bisogno, Jack Morrison, Marcello Bisogno, Harrison Kemp, Alexander Paden, Freddy Dougah, Jason Eigbedion and Simon Dong. Ben Hawkins is not pictured. The event was an invitational of the eight highest-rated teams nationwide based on Universal Tennis Rating. (Courtesy of Greater Atlanta Christian)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/with-15-top-5-finishes-pope-takes-no-1-spot-in-class-5a-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:05.695Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:00:05.695Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With 15 top-5 finishes, Pope takes No. 1 spot in Class 5A all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DVXNKF4ILJFNXN7M6HNC6DK6QM.jpg?auth=a398dea7c407352045b739f68f8ca3415d2163e3e242b95a0159f6cf55ad9471&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pope’s Parker Troughton scores in the fourth inning of Game 2 against Loganville in the GHSA Class 5A baseball championship series at Gwinnett Field in Lawrenceville on May 26, 2026. Pope won the game, but ultimately not the series. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/columbus-holds-off-county-schools-duo-for-no-1-in-class-2a-in-all-sports-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:04.764Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:00:04.764Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Columbus holds off county schools duo for No. 1 in Class 2A in all-sports race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CPXU3SAZY5BZHADEQGQNQIZEKI.JPG?auth=dbd7ae6877e98a89776e637a0192d4be1b4ae4f07263eedd26cb657c6ed94cd9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7833&amp;height=5225</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Columbus came out on top in Class 2A in the inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings for Georgia High School Association schools. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/lake-oconee-academy-rallies-to-claim-no-1-in-class-a-div-ii-all-sports-standings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:04.433Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:00:04.433Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lake Oconee Academy rallies to claim No. 1 in Class A Div. II all-sports standings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5LXKIFLA4JANHBJ2ZI27PLQHZQ.jpg?auth=31c18b51350113ddda816f3f5c6289b2c99447995051f03c0ba6dacc529cf534&amp;smart=true&amp;width=398&amp;height=304</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Lake Oconee girls won their eighth straight state golf championship April 19, 2026, at Willow Lake Golf Club in Metter. (Courtesy of GHSA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/check-out-fifa-world-cup-parties-a-juneteenth-dinner-this-week-in-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T09:00:05.904Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:00:05.904Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Check out FIFA World Cup parties, a Juneteenth dinner this week in Atlanta]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[world cup,fifa world cup,fifa world cup atlanta,atlanta world cup,world cup watch party,juneteenth,juneteenth dinner,juneteenth celebration atlanta,west midtown,atlanta food events,things to do in atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/C5IR3ZUI2FHX3LIGE6HXQE5PTY.jpg?auth=884ba97ccdb824e8d28fae7d691029591a7c3449821168801781f4f832b844a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5508&amp;height=2904</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Interlock will host a month of activities celebrating global culture and soccer called the Culture Haus. (Courtesy of the Interlock)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/from-spain-to-haiti-heres-one-thing-about-world-cup-teams-playing-in-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T00:07:44.578Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T00:07:44.578Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Spain to Haiti, here’s one thing about World Cup teams playing in Atlanta]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3OJPXHFX2FAIZCNWSCH6AN2IVE.jpg?auth=70b4a2d6c28777266c91bce0a2ebf9499549d628278e385f44c2a5a139eefd72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1903&amp;height=1269</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spain's Lamine Yamal works out during a training session, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Chattanooga, Tenn., ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/06/georgia-clinics-offer-unproven-treatments-with-little-oversight/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T22:27:14Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T22:27:14Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia clinics offer unproven treatments with little oversight]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[healthcare,investigative-ajc,health-news-ajc,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F06-08-2026%2Ft_1efb8e288882466b9d93ea42f3909ab9_name_20260514_ALT_MED_V23_00_01_39_17_Still007.jpg?auth=7716ba3465b617d4e88904dc6804d56d69b0a05d7682f5d646bc4229b1a09131&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/contests/2026/06/daytona-brach-family-giveaway-official-rules/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T21:58:21.104Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:58:21.104Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DAYTONA BRACH FAMILY GIVEAWAY — OFFICIAL RULES]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-baseball-gets-its-night-game-for-cws-matchup-with-texas/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T20:39:12.432Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T20:39:12.432Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia baseball gets night game for CWS matchup with Texas]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QVMJ6EWN2ZHKZIPIY5ZRFHSK7A.jpg?auth=0cadc784716a6921f3d5f7c203ef4af2641e8d5b431849f47cc96c7f82c59cb1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldog players gather in the outfiled moments before they face the Mississippi State Bulldogs for Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/is-falcons-rb-bijan-robinson-next-for-contract-extension-well-see/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T20:05:34.233Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T20:05:34.233Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Is Falcons RB Bijan Robinson next for contract extension? ‘We’ll see.’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AOMB36IIO5HG5MNJXRVKRA4L5E.jpg?auth=c46efc881eb5254307a369b6704d0dee0f4dec5a169ecb6bab5f37bfe3826c08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs a drill during an OTA workout at the team's training facility on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/okefenokee-bid-for-world-heritage-status-gets-key-endorsement/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T19:43:20.11Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:43:20.11Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Okefenokee bid for World Heritage status gets key endorsement]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TTJM367NA62J63DIVWRUFFOAEA.jpg?auth=e00564faea9c837fc66d8c0a018e53cc18fe62901d745a009c1b674a8eb8167c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4084&amp;height=2902</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An alligator is seen in the Okefenokee Swamp, Monday, Mar. 18, 2024, in Folkston. The most iconic species that resides in the Okefenokee NWR, is the American Alligator. With an estimated population of approximately 15,000 alligators living in the Okefenokee Swamp. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/shots-fired-prompt-lockdown-at-fort-stewart-no-injuries/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T19:32:10.539Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:32:10.539Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shots fired prompt lockdown at Fort Stewart; no injuries]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WGCMHKHTPRAELMSN2622TLP2EQ.jpg?auth=701861329cdc95b2565ec9fae87e04a1dfdffc55b99d23d1efc1a8f9745253c2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5703&amp;height=3740</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Photo shows the main gate of Fort Stewart in Hinesville. The base went under lockdown Monday after shots were fired, officials said. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/2-georgia-student-athletes-win-their-nil-arbitration-case/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-08T19:11:03.357Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-08T19:11:03.357Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 Georgia student-athletes win their NIL arbitration case]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GYVXJXZRQFCOPH7WXOAHHTCT2A.JPG?auth=dc7ac61e9c433a15c1c2e206dbad5830002b578d81513c9fa6551c41651b991f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5421&amp;height=3614</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band perform during the school's spring undergraduate commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens. 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