<?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/2026/05/playoff-debacle-reminds-hawks-are-far-from-where-they-want-to-get-to/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T12:50:01.954Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-02T12:50:01.954Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Playoff debacle reminds Hawks are far from where they want to get to]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/663LGDUDRVCP5G72YGG7ZUHKKE.jpg?auth=752cba1bbe166f32c3c30e0e2e5a94df4ebd26146dea2d531f9273a6737566bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4985&amp;height=3410</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson leaves after the New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks during Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Atlanta. New York Knicks won 140-89 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/hawks-eye-the-future-with-increased-fervor-following-playoff-collapse/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T12:49:20.995Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-02T12:49:20.995Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks eye the future with increased fervor following playoff collapse]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BRJGAQVFBJFW7KSXCOHINYQAJE.jpg?auth=07a11b1da6814618f0c58d697327d1baf0e675c05b3c5da04743006f2a7443da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh listens to Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder as he speaks during media day at PC&E Atlanta on Sept. 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/braves-erase-6-0-deficit-with-eight-unanswered-to-beat-rockies/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T12:49:09.539Z</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>2026-05-02T12:49:09.539Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves erase 6-0 deficit with eight unanswered to beat Rockies]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FFDSFLUIWFENJDY6SCFDJBSFN4.jpg?auth=014c38301f073dad162c04063bec5cff5684f6ad56341c689548ea344c650749&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves first baseman Matt Olson circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Rockies starting pitcher José Quintana on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Denver. It was Olson’s 10th homer of the season. (David Zalubowski/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/fired-professor-sues-emory-after-charlie-kirk-comments-alleges-jawboning/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T11:50:22.916Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-02T11:50:22.916Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fired professor sues Emory after Charlie Kirk comments, alleges ‘jawboning’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KABFQRGG4ZATFGYLUWB2DBHXVY.JPG?auth=ce05c3483c234b86fbeddee90b35ee13ab67d149513c7a6b4d7e7b4c85a9669f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anna Kenney, an associate professor and cancer researcher at Emory University, is photographed on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. She lost her job following online comments she made about Charlie Kirk. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/georgias-data-center-boom-requires-a-strategy-not-just-hoping-for-the-best/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T11:43:04.75Z</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>2026-05-02T11:43:04.75Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s data center boom requires a strategy, not just hoping for the best]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GFRPDCRLIVCF7NBPOY5WLGN3NU.png?auth=3adf14325d9eea26d5a0e7e1066b7d259d4fd8d8a2ca787bc7243df1d583ce0d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two Georgia Tech assistant professors say this growth isn’t just a tech story anymore; it’s a story about power, water, land use and household costs. (Jonathan Reyes/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/state-election-board-rejects-paper-ballots-amid-looming-voting-mess/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T11:00:01.083Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-02T11:00:01.083Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[State Election Board rejects paper ballots amid looming voting mess]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[State Election Board,Paper ballots,Georgia politics,voting machines,QR codes,Georgia elections,elections]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6CEU6UKCOVHBDGPVS7JHSXXQ3M.jpg?auth=813f39812e913e05e637775537db2b510d1f7143a745166fabe90d26920aa705&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Board members listen to a speaker during a State Election Board meeting at Dawson County Government Center on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/georgias-recent-drought-wildfires-could-impact-wildlife-for-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T10:00:02.116Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-02T10:00:02.116Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s recent drought, wildfires could impact wildlife for years]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia wildfires,georgia drought,georgia wildlife]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SARXGAPNSRACNFHZET25VDLO6A.jpg?auth=1a730fd21bac59006ac5fb908e8faa178646f3d5eb588eee700497a9cad523d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3568&amp;height=2176</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[During severe drought, alligators, like this one in the Okefenokee Swamp, dig deep holes to hold water. “Gator holes” mean survival not only for the alligator, but for many other plants and animals as well. (Courtesy of Charles Seabrook)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/05/bbq-restaurant-pivots-to-lower-priced-menu-more-from-atlantas-dining-scene/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T09:00:01.214Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-02T09:00:01.214Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BBQ restaurant pivots to lower-priced menu; more from Atlanta’s dining scene ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[dirty sodas,dirty soda near me,barbecue,summerhill restaurants,atlanta restaurants,atlanta restaurant openings,atlanta restaurant closings,new atlanta restaurants,matcha,ghetto gastro,ghetto gastro atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7JPPKLIY2HJMRPCHZM5DY5PKTU.jpg?auth=aa10e1d326b7ac3b873dc9064ad77f8b49c00ffc715817a77d7641b22dc8ba53&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1367</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wood's Chapel BBQ exterior and patio. The restaurant is revamping its menu toward Tex-Mex to keep prices down. (Mia Yakel/Courtesy of Wood's Chapel BBQ).]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/05/these-25-or-less-wines-taste-like-they-cost-much-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T09:00:01.601Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-02T09:00:01.601Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[These $25 (or less!) wines taste like they cost much more ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Wine,bargain wines,how to select wine,value wine,inexpensive wine,good wine,Pinot Grigio,Sauvignon Blanc,Chardonnay,Rose wine,Beaujolais,Grenache wine,sparkling wine]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7L2TSWJDPJGU5EF37MDHNLIRO4.jpg?auth=054a9fb74c24af6d9878cd480539d8c8271b5f33b33ac7408ab26e773a6fcc0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1067&amp;height=865</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Elouan rosé 2023 is made from 100% pinot noir, has a bouncing fruity profile and costs just $20. (Courtesy of Stoller Wine Group)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/with-season-on-the-line-hawks-historic-loss-defies-belief/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T02:42:57.358Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:42:57.358Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With season on the line, Hawks’ historic loss defies belief]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6LWY3FTV5FCJHMLTZ4RD6NNXTY.jpg?auth=592d92eb4912fe1f67cb52052fe90fe1dc85596af1b1c15746c3ec6fda14c8fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4275&amp;height=3182</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Knicks center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns (left) knocks the ball away from Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga during the first half of Game 6 of a first-round playoff series April 30, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/atlantas-most-embarrassing-sports-moments-how-the-hawks-debacle-fits-in/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T01:13:28.737Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-02T01:13:28.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s most embarrassing sports moments: How the Hawks’ debacle fits in]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FCTORQD4VNAIRP6AL37YFV5L3E.jpg?auth=577e94ca6b96f2481ea06acccb1281e85aa974118d51e2adf19bd7d3cdf621b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson looks on after Game 6 in a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the New York Knicks Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Brynn Anderson/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/walt-weiss-returns-to-colorado-this-time-as-braves-manager/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-02T00:05:05.121Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-02T00:05:05.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Walt Weiss returns to Colorado, this time as Braves manager]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AQMK52PQFBEYRCXEPAWODBPOFI.jpg?auth=453ca75b4cea16e34d9a882bbc1b002c602013e4763a8cb88e76e541efc477f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss smiles while talking with a team member prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Truist Park on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/check-out-our-profiles-of-the-candidates-for-governor-and-where-they-stand-on-issues/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T23:44:17.493Z</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>2026-05-01T23:44:17.493Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Check out our profiles of the candidates for governor and where they stand on issues]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/D6U6TVWNXB6ZOKJYSQ7F5WDAJY.jpg?auth=63224c564d7bc6a71279785bc3072649608118aa8e0e1945a034a33747904915&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5445&amp;height=3848</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Hyosub Shin / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/braves-austin-riley-says-his-slump-is-frustrating-as-hell-right-now/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T23:37:23.626Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T23:37:23.626Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves’ Austin Riley says his slump is ‘frustrating as hell right now’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5XIWSVNJVZCLTFU2K3ZPAHYEZM.jpg?auth=60786cdb2df06f8485594774c7a14b7836bd3d8136e67601dbe641f56ec8d81b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3073&amp;height=2049</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves second baseman Austin Riley adjusts his elbow pad during the second inning against the Athletics at Truist Park on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/brian-kemp-sets-date-for-special-election-in-david-scotts-district/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T22:54:20.633Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T22:54:20.633Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp sets date for special election in David Scott’s district]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OWSMQESXVZDYXAUFW2PPVXJ6EY.JPG?auth=c8b525d55750361ec0a2a3203ec57ebd0928395eeca00081fd526e9b763e8c66&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Daughters Marcye Scott (left) and Dayna Scott Vidal (center), and wife Alfredia (right) listen at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GW6VIIUPZJCO3CRQYJQ6GBQU74.JPG?auth=8f47c60bf65e887f1079e73c16403957dc9eae20ffca14d5842f7899e9307d11&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An honor guard takes Congressman David Scott’s casket to his memorial ceremony at the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/37HARSKIYJB3FITF44RB3CD4OM.JPG?auth=475de826e4b343c875bb2a9068cf483fd3d2b7d52096a4b2cd3cdca6828a616f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A view of Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ADWDKS26WRB25E73ZM6NOY55QU.JPG?auth=31cf4339333b2e895a263096cfaa8ebe5cff618bb30c94c1d95c2916ffff20c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congressman David Scott’s wife Alfredia Scott (center) is embraced after his memorial ceremony at the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DJ7T6A32VNGFRMMDMY4EVFJVMQ.JPG?auth=6a5644a51fcfc5de6c2103ed7aab0192699d924dd520605837fc5e1ef8b2fb12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A funeral program is seen at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OO7ESAPC4REUDH7KC4DZ6EVPWA.JPG?auth=493432205c97be013e826e93ce6b01036a6c2233d5cbe5ab3c42ee728c8b01ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Atlanta mayor and UN ambassador Andrew Young speaks at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/34X6C3DRIFGOVC64Y5ME63LYX4.JPG?auth=ed851dbf450cec24f8c272494dabc381229183bfd8662eeb079d0da4e3426fc9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mourners appear at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HMPKIBDDPNHD3ETIP5YLICTHWM.JPG?auth=582ad596beb50c80424a250e7f1e56ee525980a5bbdcd061250fbe1b5db1b5d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4NEWG6JYIZAJHPGXURQQBVZEOY.JPG?auth=478bd8f4adad1e25286c2f3fdfbc4b87921c869d3902e54c08fec38d65dcfc66&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams pays her respects at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZZ4MEQMBT5EIVHXR4AD5JATYUU.JPG?auth=e5683b153c76e4453f716afd05d8085b5cc89a5371a4d2276daf33c0d93b4be4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People watch Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PDO3HMPMEJFMHEBQSN633KHK4U.JPG?auth=700b419c4f5a3ecee3760ebb32d08c570520436276ee525a962d8ab37f0ebfa8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep Hank Johnson (left), his wife Mereda (second from left), U.S. Rep Lucy McBath (second from right), and U.S. Rep Austin Scott (right) appear at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SP3GMVVQ6ZGJPLQ5MJHDL6LSTM.JPG?auth=fc5ba8ce91ac5eb3789f87737afae7fde0bbabf24356987b07c7786c3dffe1be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[State troopers salute during a changing of the guard at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3U3YI7R45FDUDNBVYP7NJ3SB3A.JPG?auth=d92e1e329cc556f977940d5898578a7d535f0994489ee3c26e0eac6242f9fefe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[California Congresswoman Maxine Waters speaks at David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QI3LR4LZXJAJFARRTSE5EUHEDE.JPG?auth=cd372e22867321327e21934315fc8215d58587fd6ca5ee6d21bcf21539e8bc58&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mourners, including constituent Arthur Hughes, listen during Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FOLLK4DE5VD6FAZYDKUZPXV3PY.JPG?auth=94f739622c4244235af2389ff26c4e2c6b9f04da7979f1a586326ad15a55ccb3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Isaac DoDoo, deputy district director for Congressman David Scott, pays respects at Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KEIRYFQUI5BCDA5L4WCAVN6I7A.JPG?auth=c225988a7ce1635add9cc6b2347a4e36e8a0e8a9a642c54782e7bbe6e1e11d0a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An honor guard pulls a casket off a horse-drawn carriage for Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/4-star-atlanta-area-running-back-commits-to-georgia-tech/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T22:16:27.507Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T22:16:27.507Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[4-star Atlanta-area running back commits to Georgia Tech]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4WLWD7EXFVG7VCHVHUWT5ERVKQ.JPG?auth=3c492fd6a68df5d74299e9f94e30d2a2b218edba2083c551b57d4e7f21f2d159&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1862&amp;height=1242</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kell running back Moonie Gipson carries the ball for a touchdown against Cambridge during the first half Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/inspire/2026/05/sweet-tea-minty-fresh/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T20:40:22.432Z</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>2026-05-01T20:40:22.432Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sweet Tea: Minty fresh]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/georgia-supreme-court-candidates-ask-to-sue-a-state-agency-in-secret/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T20:38:42.854Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T20:38:42.854Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Supreme Court candidates ask to sue a state agency in secret ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GLX63B6JVZAIZHB4Q7C22T2ASM.JPG?auth=291fb6afc8ec9e0a2ee58e678dfc4d7f41ba4cf6d5ea51a6e62b8a4e8f748067&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Supreme Court candidate Jen Jordan speaks at a press conference on voting rights outside of Fulton County Government Center in Atlanta on April 30, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/ajc-poll-collins-leads-in-senate-gop-primary-but-most-voters-undecided/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T20:37:56.631Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T20:37:56.631Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AJC Poll: Collins leads in Senate GOP primary, but most voters undecided]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GHEXJH4GC5HJJOV6JMWD7ZBHBQ.png?auth=d617664f47b171ab146fb500bb52fecc5540b4bef253b557750be74164198228&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: By the AJC | Source: Arvin Temkar / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/05/a-locals-guide-to-atlanta-beltline-restaurants-the-eastside-trail/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T18:48:31.36Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:48:31.36Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A local’s guide to Atlanta Beltline restaurants: The Eastside Trail]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta beltline,atlanta beltline restaurants,atlanta beltline restaurant guide,atlanta beltline restaurant recommendations,where to eat atlanta beltline,where to eat eastside trail,best restaurants atlanta beltline,beltline best restaurants,eastside trail best restaurants,atlanta beltlline restaurant reviews]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ANZQ6FQX45A6JEOK2RP2EWIHDE.jpg?auth=b66264149dca211bbb27cd24550273e064aa759a53e91a733737822bb9938740&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1504&amp;height=1003</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The tree canopy along the Atlanta Beltline's Eastside Trail. (Courtesy of Atlanta Beltline)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2020/06/test-holly-for-time-1025am/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T18:29:28.851Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:29:28.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Test Holly for time published - take 2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YQYY74MU4VFJ5IWJHSTIS24Y3E.JPG?auth=00d47b3af03c7b1984daab145b2d082cf2d2b1f048ee17de95abd2dadc890318&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alfred Greenlee, a farmer from southwest Georgia, checks the aroma of Bermuda hay to ensure it is in the proper condition at his Green Oak Farm in Albany, GA, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Dougherty County. “I enjoy being outside. I enjoy playing in the dirt — that’s just a phrase we use, playing in the dirt while gardening. I also enjoy being around animals, which is why I bought this 52-acre farm,” Greenlee said.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/a-sleeper-more-like-a-history-maker-daniel-jackson-aims-to-be-undeniable/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T18:15:06.259Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:15:06.259Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A sleeper? More like a history-maker. Daniel Jackson aims to be ‘undeniable’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3MOCCAGIMBHG5EP4GQZAMD52HA.JPG?auth=71522e1be634db89d9df60b7a2daad4dda6a8ee98e30de8222796cab048b8af1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3017&amp;height=2011</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia’s Daniel Jackson bats during the second inning against Georgia Tech in a NCAA baseball game at Truist Park, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/athens-is-getting-a-pro-indoor-football-team-co-owned-by-uga-great/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T17:46:42.142Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T17:46:42.142Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Athens is getting a pro indoor football team, co-owned by UGA great]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,football,indoor football league,athens,georgia,david pollack]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X6QF3JMUSQEEY6LDDLV6PIVXRU.jpg?auth=89ce62e1a433539fdf1fdfbafe1c04df42731351446d7acec91d9871dbc54325&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1851&amp;height=1395</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former UGA football All-American David Pollack (right), who played for the Bulldogs from 2001-2004, will co-own the first Indoor Football League team in Georgia. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC 2004)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/gov-brian-kemp-takes-the-high-road-on-redistricting-republicans-should-stay-there/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T17:29:18.876Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T17:29:18.876Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kemp takes the high road on redistricting. Republicans should stay there.  ]]></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[Early voting has already begun for the primary elections, making it difficult to redraw districts for the 2026 elections. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/brian-kemp-rules-out-canceling-primary-using-new-maps-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T17:19:26.024Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T17:19:26.024Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brian Kemp rules out canceling primary, using new maps in 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F6GRLFI5NBGUPP4VT5J75TTP5I.jpg?auth=d2be2f9cb7beff1c8dcead574522dbd87abde5a192ce5121ee0f7ee936c95084&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp makes a final speech at the House of Representatives on Sine Die, the last day of the legislative session, at the Capitol on April 2, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/05/14-metro-atlanta-book-and-author-events-to-check-out-this-month/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T16:57:23.288Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:57:23.288Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[14 metro Atlanta book and author events to check out this month]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UF5KEAUVCJEYNIQX4DC4YBWWJM.png?auth=c8198961cb0d9fecfe3d7c16198087a1b3eff795241f52163ad8e1a397b61baa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2190&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mary Kay Andrew (whose latest novel is "Road Trip") and Jessica Handler (who wrote "The World to See") are two of the authors holding events in May in Atlanta.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/cuban-immigrant-dies-in-ices-stewart-detention-center/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T16:30:01.482Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:30:01.482Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cuban immigrant dies in ICE’s Stewart Detention Center]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Stewart Detention Center,Immigration and Customs Enforcement,ICE,President Donald Trump]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5EXPQH6T65HH3BW3S7DCT3PGFQ.jpg?auth=1c7ff3a845115a0175120d77fd21d27dc517779f84e99a3f76334b6aad9aa015&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4224&amp;height=2376</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Stewart Detention Center is seen through the front gate, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Lumpkin, Ga. The rural town is about 140 miles southwest of Atlanta and next to the Georgia-Alabama state line. The town’s 1,172 residents are outnumbered by the roughly 1,650 male detainees that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said were being held in the detention center in late November. (David Goldman/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/you-will-suffer-fif-50-cent-punished-intimidated-ex-staffer-suit-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T16:23:52.223Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:23:52.223Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘You will suffer fif’: 50 Cent punished, intimidated ex-staffer, suit says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VXVABT2OJFG5DKRNBXHN5MDRLQ.jpg?auth=e08cd4c718519d4d96e0934a043ebc8cc1f36a0467ba0313c0bffbd1d401ef35&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5212&amp;height=3475</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rapper and actor 50 Cent walks on the sideline before an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the New York Jets on Dec. 21, 2025, in New Orleans. (Gerald Herbert/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/05/kevin-bacon-returns-to-atlanta-for-hulus-southern-bastards-pilot/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T15:26:20.231Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:26:20.231Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kevin Bacon returns to Atlanta for Hulu’s ‘Southern Bastards’ pilot]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[entertainment,kevin bacon,georgia film and tv industry,“southern bastards”,hulu,television]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CRBNI42ZVRF6VH3IGC42FNZHAM.jpg?auth=828b2c470f418d0866b8bc5b577b6f147b9a70a9baa2f9ef89b644459fe02599&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3250&amp;height=2297</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kevin Bacon attends the Prime Video premiere of “The Bondsman” at Village East by Angelika on Monday, March 31, 2025, in New York. The show worked out of stages in Senoia, with Grantville playing the show’s fictional town of Landry. (CJ Rivera/Invision/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/clay-fuller-georgias-newest-congressman-finds-his-footing/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T15:25:40.239Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:25:40.239Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Clay Fuller, Georgia’s newest congressman, finds his footing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BKRLMINWBJBKHD6DD7B3SW7BHY.JPG?auth=7c9913b829b085f24c3220ce703547197dee80ff47fd568371d48bb0f5612474&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller, R-Rome, speak ahead of a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 2026. (Nathan Posner for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/05/atlanta-leads-country-in-wall-street-owned-rental-homes-new-report-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T15:23:50.077Z</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>2026-05-01T15:23:50.077Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta leads country in Wall Street-owned rental homes, new report says]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,georgia,wall street-owned rental homes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R57ORP2L2ZDWXFXLL5XR34LXUA.jpg?auth=35e9a4d041a849270a7aa01e0484355049be3b2c741280a0bdceb2bb9570e39f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This aerial photo shows a neighborhood in McDonough, where a large number of homes are owned by institutional investors. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2023)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/curtain-call-hawks-season-comes-to-end-after-beatdown-from-knicks/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T15:23:20.874Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:23:20.874Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Curtain call: Hawks’ season comes to end after beatdown from Knicks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NE3CMMELVRB3DKRZ7YZLF44JHI.jpg?auth=539042a15fe1296ea0a3f7991f96e18f88ab5c9963c9c5ade1478b7ac3c44802&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6094&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges reacts after dunking the ball 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/2026/05/braves-report-6-important-questions/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T15:14:52.974Z</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>2026-05-01T15:14:52.974Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves Report: 6 important questions]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/travel-packages-available-for-andruw-jones-hall-of-fame-induction-in-july/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T15:11:32.57Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:11:32.57Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Travel packages available for Andruw Jones’ Hall of Fame induction in July]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,mlb,baseball,hall of fame,cooperstown,andruw jones,travel packages]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XGXJFFCF7ZBPNHZYPH7TAR4NYE.JPG?auth=067b71367d68c4d6acc3965582cc06b60a106fce056817ee74a99fe0e81cafd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=711&amp;height=443</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves legend Andruw Jones is one of three players who will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, on July 26. (Curtis Compton/AJC 2016)]]></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>2026-05-01T14:57:41.09Z</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>2026-05-01T14:57:41.09Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Severe storms on way to South Georgia as Highway 82 fire hits 45% containment]]></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. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2DN23YDGOJGYZNEIK5LI6QLM2E.jpg?auth=657caac2bcc410ed58147f42029d3c50f72577bb33c2c2aaad38a36f61cb5abb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Brantley Highway 82 fire burns near Nahunta on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TH4BZCSMZ5AJVIZQRYS47ZOAMM.jpg?auth=0529035f5a77881bbaf67fd9ac29c0e181029685756b6396e09b1273852248eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A firefighter works 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/TFSQXGPNNZASTOJDEARGWAOR2Y.jpg?auth=cb302e154859373124617ebdd511d927123181c4d25b2eec6f95719cdd226a04&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The burned out remains of the Wedding Chapel at Covenant Acres is seen near 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/BETH6IEJDBAYVPJDMFZX4EYJDM.jpg?auth=cf455bd556103e2a69e7c83311bd05c683d58c3234879794096240235f95a3e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2632</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A burned vehicle sits near a 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/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. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Q2I4ZR7ZJNGBHJY3WOQR6N6HZ4.jpg?auth=470a7e3919f0fa7ec084e18a8a2b272d44efd63af6a463e703a8a6f42fe1cef1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5799&amp;height=3866</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A taxi driver brings in a displaced man as the Pineland Road fire burns. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N5LMFHGBLJCGNOEIDK7LP3RJSI.jpg?auth=0fa255308b4092f46f9ab9e95b83aa729a3afd443f0dea649be7beb547f6d284&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3364&amp;height=2243</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman speaks to a state official at a road block near the Pineland Road fire. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R7FCAJJJTBCTPFHNI5D4V6GK2Q.jpg?auth=bc31bcb2df56257baf7e2a0d5912668d8be13eba5fddd4727c7a186c990c4720&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5457&amp;height=3638</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Pineland Road fire burns behind homes on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, near Nahunta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X72V3IATIZBDFEN3KFUAO57OIA.jpg?auth=1004eca4b717c16e176dffd3019da74dbe7eff5f2def6de1c8b2b4977913ce39&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4928&amp;height=3286</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fire helicopter prepares to drop water on the Pineland Road fire in Clinch County. (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/news/2026/05/can-your-home-handle-an-ev-what-home-charging-really-requires/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T14:28:36.328Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T14:28:36.328Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can your home handle an EV? What home charging really requires]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[car,vehicle]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6GDAXMAXA5CCLLPGCQ2ACFKKCA.jpg?auth=271f7da1a5cca94e63cc4c135d5f688264cb25eb1aec4f32d21ab337e74cfbb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8291&amp;height=5527</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An electric vehicle charges at a station Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Lincolnwood, Ill. (Erin Hooley/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/03/live-updates-the-latest-news-from-braves-spring-training/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T14:14:57.979Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T14:14:57.979Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suarez, Payamps designated for assignment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KNOYGINAFRGTHIMF6UGWWJV4ZA.JPG?auth=5b029a7726fa9ec1fc527254f028da82cba6f042647ebee4a28a71e061bc7867&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4295&amp;height=2863</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Joel Payamps reacts as he is removed from the game after giving up the lead against the Detroit Tigers in the eighth inning at Truist Park, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Tigers 5-2. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/ncaa-changes-could-curb-transfers-as-five-for-five-gains-steam/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T14:09:51.628Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T14:09:51.628Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NCAA changes could curb transfers as ‘five-for-five’ gains steam]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R7C5WTEVFNB7RK2LNI23HTCKGA.jpg?auth=279e6f90375821dba20dd85092c115010ccba8b0343f0d0da51309681813eac6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7476&amp;height=5128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (shown here speaking to the press during Georgia's NFL Pro Day at Payne Indoor Athletic Facility in Athens, Wednesday, March 18, 2026) favors a proposed five-year eligibility window. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-black-history/who-are-the-black-billionaires/PRWODTCBXNHZLLSQTZOHU5Y3B4/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T13:21:53.25Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T13:21:53.25Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Forbes: These are the world’s 27 Black billionaires]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[oprah,tyler perry,black billionaires,rhianna,jay-z,Africa,who are the top black billionaires,black billionaires FORBES,forbes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XC5YZVCPQBCWRERAQCS5UQYPH4.jpg?auth=ef1a83f62e41b0fa5818d5cf51621057b47514c02f986137623c7dce0aefe833&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Oprah Winfrey, Rihanna, Tyler Perry and Michael Jordan are four of the world’s 27 Black billionaires, according to Forbes. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times;  Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; Nina Westervelt/The New York Times; Thibault Camus/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/braves-making-case-as-most-well-rounded-team-in-mlb/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T12:36:08.969Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T12:36:08.969Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves making case as most well-rounded team in MLB]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[braves,braves rumors,braves roster,braves schedule,braves standings,nl east,nl east standings,braves trade]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LPPZX4MOUVCEJNJOM56U3FKVKI.jpg?auth=88f80b75966371c385e6e75fc6ff9995d0e5a5974368b5c042326fe3e3cd810c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves first baseman Matt Olson celebrates hitting a walk-off two run home run against the Tigers on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Atlanta. Something about this group feels different from their other recent teams. (Brynn Anderson/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/jeff-dantzler-jon-stinchcomb-get-the-call-to-lead-georgias-football-radio-team/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T11:44:25.655Z</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>2026-05-01T11:44:25.655Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jeff Dantzler, Jon Stinchcomb get the call to lead Georgia’s football radio team]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TMH222LQ5FH5FNS6CUS3VBPPYA.jpg?auth=6a06b6e4ae14e6d3588768089f0168a204e6c3dc52ffe50b5a7535e3211bdea5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7577&amp;height=4918</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia fans cheer during G-Day at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Athens. Fans who won't be able to make it to Sanford Stadium next season will have new voices to listen to calling the games on the Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network — Jeff Dantzler and Jon Stinchcomb. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/how-georgias-lawsuit-reforms-are-paying-off-one-year-later/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T10:30:00.905Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T10:30:00.905Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Georgia’s lawsuit reforms are paying off one year later]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JWTXFYEAVCCVB6QQNWRS7Z3VEU.jpg?auth=77696adde9a14476f7e9ee3b91e6afd8773992a3b417e2ca476952d18df310e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp signs SB 68 and SB 69 into law alongside first lady Marty Kemp during a press conference at the Georgia Capitol. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/breaking-5-star-te-jaxon-dollar-commits-to-georgia-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T10:17:59.557Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T10:17:59.557Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5-star TE Jaxon Dollar commits to Georgia football]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting,Jaxon Dollar,Todd Hartley,East Lincoln football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LCWLSTYF3FGJTKZ2JO4SMGEGXI.png?auth=30a0ebc069d4485b771d006abf518a28ed100c8ec9c6e1c1e271a2ff659d7fa1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=920&amp;height=400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jaxon Dollar, a five-star tight end, has made his college commitment to Georgia. The nation's No. 33 overall prospect for 2027 chose the Bulldogs over Notre Dame and Miami. (Cayce Dunn/DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/05/a-path-of-art-and-nature-begins-to-take-root-in-dekalb-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T10:00:07.708Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T10:00:07.708Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A path of art and nature begins to take root in DeKalb County ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GODMZIKOAZEPVAL4PWE4CND5OM.jpg?auth=7543db31d52c098f53a4d768416fb02479063f8a65f2574df3f38d2c2072ef60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6240&amp;height=4160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shannon Willow stands with her sculpture, Lungs of Mother Earth, at a pocket park in Scottdale. The public art is an early element of the Compassion Corridor, a path stretching from Decatur to Stone Mountain. (Courtesy of Isadora Pennington)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/smoke-over-atlanta-signals-a-georgia-forest-story-you-might-not-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T10:00:00.622Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T10:00:00.622Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Smoke over Atlanta signals a Georgia forest story you might not know]]></news:title></news:news><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[Smoke from major wildfires in southern Georgia prompted a code orange air quality alert for metro Atlanta on April 23, 2026 (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/readers-write/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T10:00:03.949Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T10:00:03.949Z</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/sports/2026/05/georgias-top-high-school-mlb-prospect-inspired-by-uga-footballs-luckie-family/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T09:22:55.704Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T09:22:55.704Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s top high school MLB prospect inspired by UGA football’s Luckie family]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7EGUKN3JA5CYHCR4MCEPDP6AYI.JPG?auth=47c5d766df80a5be219a1d4498d2128774d78b2136afc4591bfb099e684a4b2c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Etowah outfielder Trevor Condon reacts after scoring during the game against Harrison High School during the playoffs at Etowah High School in Woodstock on April 24, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/am-atl-inside-the-lines/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T09:18:23.677Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T09:18:23.677Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Inside the lines]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/georgia-2026-what-the-polls-say-about-the-us-senate-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T09:00:03.648Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T09:00:03.648Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia 2026: What the polls say about the U.S. Senate race]]></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[Many Republicans have not yet decided if they'll vote for (from left) Buddy Carter, Mike Collins or Derek Dooley for the U.S. Senate. Jon Ossoff is the lone Democrat running.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/georgia-wildfires-for-group-of-female-evacuees-a-long-wait-to-return-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T09:00:06.471Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T09:00:06.471Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia wildfires: For group of female evacuees, a long wait to return home]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TJWKZYMSJFC4HHS3D6UGYWLGC4.jpg?auth=807cfd5ccb3bc57993da0eb18cc4f5a96ffa5550e005e18c2f204f43ab949bbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2842&amp;height=1894</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The photo provided by the Office of Gov. Brian Kemp shows smoke produced by a wildfire in Brantley County, Ga., Friday, April 24, 2026. (Office of Gov. Brian Kemp via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/georgia-actor-brings-dance-moves-to-michael-jackson-blockbuster-biopic/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T03:13:48.946Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T03:13:48.946Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia actor brings dance moves to Michael Jackson blockbuster biopic]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AWODVOIUUFHF5FBQUHAB5OKFYU.jpg?auth=8842dbcb9c303e044e01f24f01296282f0b9e48d9c92e13d223590fbe7cd9c5f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1800&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morror native Tre' Horton plays the adult Marlon Jackson in the blockbuster biopic "Michael," about Michael Jackson. (Courtesy of Tre' Horton)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/rivian-to-boost-ev-production-at-planned-georgia-plant-shrinks-doe-loan/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T03:07:03.855Z</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>2026-05-01T03:07:03.855Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rivian to boost EV production at planned Georgia plant, shrinks DOE loan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/L5UHRPZINBHFTFF6QMWPKFYFKM.jpg?auth=b4efd50b50cc6a3f7e36ca2e936c03cb96b96d2e5bc8d948a997bffd371e83c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8064&amp;height=4536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An aerial image shows a Rivian pickup truck on top of a dirt mound during a demonstration after the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Walton and Morgan Counties. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-bullpen-falters-as-tigers-rally-to-take-series-finale/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-01T02:37:01.902Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-01T02:37:01.902Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves’ bullpen and defense falter late as Tigers rally to take series finale]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KNOYGINAFRGTHIMF6UGWWJV4ZA.JPG?auth=5b029a7726fa9ec1fc527254f028da82cba6f042647ebee4a28a71e061bc7867&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4295&amp;height=2863</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves reliever Joel Payamps reacts as he is removed from the game after giving up the lead against the Tigers in the eighth inning at Truist Park on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Detroit won 5-2. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/how-a-georgia-songwriter-turned-his-love-for-macon-into-a-music-festival/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T21:37:22.781Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T21:37:22.781Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How a Georgia songwriter turned his love for Macon into a music festival ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[south of atlanta festival,macon,macon music,georgia music,brent cobb,american aquarium]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RL2RVF5VLNDPHG4QWOGM3NDAS4.jpg?auth=b8b071b96ad6dc0b864af91530e0ee5859431437e99bf7eaf8423244e4e014f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1504&amp;height=1003</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[For the second consecutive year, singer-songwriter Brent Cobb will bring his South of Atlanta Fest — a two-day event dedicated to Macon culture and Southern rock, soul, country and Americana — to Macon. (Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/mike-luckovich-left-out/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T20:23:41.67Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T20:23:41.67Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Left out]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/mike-luckovich-not-helping/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T20:23:04.299Z</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>2026-04-30T20:23:04.299Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Not helping]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/take-2-norfolk-southern-union-pacific-again-put-merger-bid-to-regulators/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T20:16:14.006Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T20:16:14.006Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Take 2: Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific again put merger bid to regulators]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KA5RQR2HA5C5NHGDODWY3GMOQE.jpg?auth=101eba3694c41f84f206241d7f64b13478e9c3aa305404ecbe88d9198957ee65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6048&amp;height=4024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern’s Safety Train (left) and a Union Pacific car are shown Wednesday, March 24, 2026, in Atlanta. Norfolk Southern's Safety Train provides free, hands-on emergency response training for Atlanta-area first responders. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/georgia-power-parent-saw-profits-rise-to-start-2026-thanks-to-data-centers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T20:05:29.299Z</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>2026-04-30T20:05:29.299Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Power parent saw profits rise to start 2026, thanks to data centers]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,data centers,georgia,southern co.,electricity]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HQG6DIXJNDAB4M2J4TV2O4J7RU.JPG?auth=c503c93f5aa639294d2f3846a45ae4c4944d85a20ade0890235947457473eb22&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Power was Southern Co.’s most profitable subsidiary, raking in $628 million in the quarter — compared with $596 million between January and the end of March last year. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2024)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/kirby-smart-no-spring-transfer-portal-is-no-problem-for-georgia-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T20:05:12.03Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T20:05:12.03Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kirby Smart: No spring transfer portal is no problem for Georgia football]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PWB3IB6KYJHNNPFM3FQG2CGOIM.jpg?auth=c96b87f2e5113fad41af1daf56808eb18b0034a7a944bd753332745a692afa3b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5728&amp;height=4066</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Without the spring transfer portal, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said, he can focus on his team instead of thinking about who might leave. On G-Day, he instructs QB Ryan Montgomery. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/matt-olsons-walk-off-homer-is-latest-in-braves-string-of-seasons-big-plays/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T19:12:17.125Z</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>2026-04-30T19:12:17.125Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Matt Olson’s walk-off homer is latest in Braves string of season’s big plays]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LWALJH6Q6BBMHM3BDHTZTI5IIQ.jpg?auth=3a0d14dfcc8b2cbc4be7583989dccb12e89ae7981cf16fed3967236305a1505c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5056&amp;height=3528</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-honor-retired-groundskeeper-ed-mangan-for-35-year-run-in-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T18:08:55.452Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T18:08:55.452Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves honor retired groundskeeper Ed Mangan for 35-year run in Atlanta]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MP5EIGD3DJBYLBIYAIB6GWPG44.JPG?auth=6c8b93443d7c57fdbee10b0fb6823be2a121bde0056af4ef9e576d00400bb0c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Retired Braves vice president of field operations Ed Mangan is honored before the team's game against the Tigers at Truist Park on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/about-us/2026/04/ajc-announces-inaugural-subscriber-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T17:18:01.112Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T17:18:01.112Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AJC announces inaugural Subscriber Week]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TU75T4OTNNCX5EGHQXPGCABFIM.png?auth=0abdd126ad96c9cbcdbb01d27e0c08cd47bd7fe9f2571116a5003aae006316f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8000&amp;height=4500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The AJC will host its first Subscriber Week on May 10-16. (Illustration: Madison Moats, Broly Su/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/kirby-smart-admits-the-sec-has-fallen-behind-the-big-ten-in-college-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T16:54:18.21Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T16:54:18.21Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kirby Smart admits the SEC has fallen behind the Big Ten in college football]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FPXEROHMG5EADH7SYNFTBI3PUE.jpg?auth=43bb1e35d58181c63249bd26ee9a2d0fd00bc1460a2d23e3827f64819ddb508e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker Quay Walker rushes upfield against Michigan in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Dec. 31, 2021. The Bulldogs went on to defeat Alabama in the national championship game. (Jeff Sentell/DawgNation 2021)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/former-chancellor-erroll-davis-remembered-as-always-a-leader/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T16:25:25.101Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T16:25:25.101Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former chancellor Erroll Davis remembered as ‘always a leader’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KDRQTLESYFEO3LDP264TTV5RDU.JPG?auth=cca2a9d302e999a122ff6f74274d80d1f827c0934c6f22d5b793642e28dcb6c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2380&amp;height=1149</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Erroll Davis (center) is introduced as the new chancellor of the University System of Georgia in December 2005 as his wife, Elaine (left) and regent J. Timothy Shelnut look on. (John Spink/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/after-surge-to-end-season-hawks-find-its-harder-to-win-nasty-in-playoffs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T13:59:17.523Z</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>2026-04-30T13:59:17.523Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After surge to end season, Hawks find it’s harder to win ‘nasty’ in playoffs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,basketball,nba playoffs,atlanta hawks,michael cunningham]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/L7IPXZAAMVDPRKAXB5NH3R6W5Q.jpg?auth=0c059ca2e83e520124eff5e1b89d006a727d4caf78e938fd64fa43d3f01e3b80&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5995&amp;height=3997</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (center) is caught between Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (left) and forward OG Anunoby during Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs series on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in New York. Johnson says he’s confident the Hawks will be going back to New York for a deciding Game 7 on Saturday. (Frank Franklin II/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/04/atlanta-rises-as-the-hawks-clash-with-the-knicks-in-the-nba-playoffs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T13:40:36Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-30T13:40:36Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta rises as the Hawks clash with the Knicks in the NBA playoffs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[new york knicks,basketball,nba playoffs,atlanta-hawks,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F04-29-2026%2Ft_6921453ff973402881a0c89c36016f52_name_Screenshot_2026_04_29_at_11_45_53_AM.png?auth=8a95576184cd62ed6f88e0a9bb5c0cef79f5bdf17f4aa78d0137b0c72382ea2e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=620&amp;height=1105</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ajc hawks sizzle reel video thumb 2]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>