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Take a look in the mirror.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MIDGCTP6XZGUXGHFNXFAFCJPVA.jpg?auth=935fcaece0830f32e8a77a117e57be0799788f664b58cffa8a1045990b446262&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1451&amp;height=968</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Secret Service agents surround President Donald Trump as he is taken from the stage after a shooting incident outside the ballroom during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. 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(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. 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(Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/atlanta-creatives-turn-to-trendy-risograph-to-color-their-world/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T15:13:59.445Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T15:13:59.445Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta creatives turn to trendy Risograph to color their world]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Risograph,printing,Posy Press,Atlanta Printmakers Studio,Goat Farm,Fulton County Arts & Culture Public Art Futures Lab,Riso printing,graphic design,photography]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KMFP2K5YYJCT5FCSLPNWHLDKPU.jpg?auth=f74f601f0d66226e001c4270b089ba711e7c5b9ae890598bf54cb571d6df4c56&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Posy Press studio founder Samantha Richardson (left) shares a smile with workshop instructor Arantza Peña Popo as they eye a Risograph machine print at the Goat Farm arts complex. 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(Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/democratic-governor-debate-reveals-the-race-beneath-the-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T14:16:49.606Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:16:49.606Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Democratic governor debate reveals the race beneath the race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZZVUDZQHOJFANOVITRRNNIX4WQ.JPG?auth=9a05a69dc636ef42c956f1c299c5136d48ac87378f2ab1225f29cb373bfe1258&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic candidates for governor appear at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young debates at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Monday. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/no-better-time-for-jalen-johnsons-breakthrough-than-hawks-game-5/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T14:04:25.61Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:04:25.61Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No better time for Jalen Johnson’s breakthrough than Hawks’ Game 5 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GJ53WQAAAFBSJGYKHOWD3XWMGY.JPG?auth=5714a2199d69b14e3dbde89b394ebe24bfd205ea617ce7253be2130dfebbc074&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5181&amp;height=3454</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (left) looks for an opening in the defense of Knicks guard Josh Hart in the second half of Game 4 during the first round of the NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/attack-ads-explode-into-real-life-in-georgia-gop-governor-debate/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T13:54:43.534Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:54:43.534Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Attack ads explode into real life in Georgia GOP governor debate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SAR4JIVOR5ARZBNDP7OGFILHN4.jpg?auth=ee2c8ed47a52e0fa2f2537ed3efd1fcc1f2971f67440560e1a0627922775d54c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican candidates for governor, Rick Jackson, left, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones interact at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young primary election debate at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Monday. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/infighting-and-an-epstein-pledge-shape-georgias-race-for-lieutenant-governor/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T13:54:32.779Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:54:32.779Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Infighting, ‘Epstein’ pledge shape Georgia’s race for lieutenant governor]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[politics,government,georgia]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VIQ5MJWDIFHNHCBLFZYHBSG5YI.png?auth=e0074f213ae1e78f383d23f87a1606c6acf502dedffdd22c3c6c8f36453833fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican candidates for lieutenant governor of Georgia debated on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Courtesy of the Atlanta Press Club)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/democrats-fear-kemp-could-slow-walk-election-to-replace-david-scott/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T13:38:38.181Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:38:38.181Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Democrats fear Kemp could slow-walk election to replace David Scott]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/52ODX6XJCZFTNLJ6RGTGICBVPU.jpg?auth=d1cf919536dbf4b87e31a27be1d6046c962095621fb4b3e91d52c08eeeebe5c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during an event at the Georgia Aquarium last month in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/why-free-parking-at-atlanta-restaurants-is-getting-harder-to-find/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T13:00:27.183Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:00:27.183Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why free parking at Atlanta restaurants is getting harder to find]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Atlanta restaurants,free parking,restaurants with free parking,where to park,atlanta restaurants with free parking,atlana restaurant parking,atlanta parking costs,free parking atlanta,where to park atlanta,best atlanta restaurants with free parking]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3QBSESOPHBEDVN6SG4J6PK76OI.png?auth=d09e1444a0759364f5099d282a181df9a7388f2d598b633c419462acc6f58ac3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta's diners are feeling the squeeze of paid parking outside popular restaurants. (Illustration: Broly Su / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/melissa-mccarthy-heated-rivalry-actor-slated-to-join-atlanta-shot-film/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T12:52:46.507Z</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>2026-04-28T12:52:46.507Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Melissa McCarthy, ‘Heated Rivalry’ actor slated to join Atlanta-shot film]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N6V347OO55D2TFNWRNWJE4VDPU.jpg?auth=44f86c787150ec3cd201a7ac8adba74157ce4a2c1dd68fcc67cfecff2f11d86e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1800&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["Heated Rivalry" actor Connor Storrie (left) and comedic actor Melissa McCarthy are expected to join the film "Turpentine" set to film in metro Atlanta in May and June. (AP photos)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/georgia-declares-level-1-drought-urges-conservation-heres-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T12:52:03.729Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T12:52:03.729Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia declares ‘Level 1′ drought, urges conservation. Here’s what to know.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5P4ZF7PIZFGHTKKB4QV4CGIQGM.JPG?auth=e04a688b39ac5d8fb44162a23981062e56bf15c3912765dd5644e3bd00a085e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A farm pond that irrigates farmer Lee Nunn’s cotton field has lost water in Morgan County on April 23, 2026. A worsening drought is impacting Georgia’s farmers. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/as-delta-flight-delays-mount-pilots-and-management-point-fingers/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T12:50:47.382Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T12:50:47.382Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As Delta flight delays mount, pilots and management point fingers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V3KYLFHFLZDUDB4UAOWNORWADA.JPG?auth=b095db568d9b887969c6703cace7834170e0b0850cd781222ea6fb3f085efd1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2662&amp;height=1497</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Delta Air Lines departure screens at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport display cancellations affecting passengers on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/as-georgia-searches-for-next-top-qb-prospect-bryson-beaver-becomes-more-valuable/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T12:24:57.394Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T12:24:57.394Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As Georgia searches for next top QB prospect, Bryson Beaver becomes more valuable]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Z3WUI36IJVDXLLLEOEZU37MC2M.jpg?auth=6a5df4edc341aa4f256f3394c5d3d8d3f73560a505e7a1b3397299a68294210f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5011&amp;height=3341</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Bryson Beaver (18) plays during the G-Day spring game on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-left-frustrated-by-knicks-as-series-heads-back-to-msg/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T10:38:23.756Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:38:23.756Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks left frustrated by Knicks as series heads back to MSG]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZL7ILATA6FHILMYTFL27JLIHIE.JPG?auth=970861d0c6815fa552bca87317d6516fb932b65c8443135e13800f0fc405e897&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7155&amp;height=4770</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker reacts in the second half of Game 4 of their first-round playoff game against the Knicks on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Walker scored 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting and had a team-high six turnovers one day after being named the NBA's Most Improved Player. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/georgia-officials-watched-waited-as-carpet-mills-polluted-water-with-toxic-chemicals/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T10:37:03.11Z</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>2026-04-28T10:37:03.11Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia officials watched, waited as carpet mills polluted water with toxic chemicals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HXDBFZPR7JDJFH7EJUIOK4DPOM.jpg?auth=3d74720492ba19ec5988c991bdbdcbc16c53ec5b95ff32eadffa5799b3b392be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5429&amp;height=3054</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Calhoun resident Stormy Bost has been diagnosed with liver and thyroid conditions — the types of ailments that research has linked to PFAS. (Miguel Martinez/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/how-decatur-students-are-helping-to-lead-us-in-the-ai-era/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T10:34:42.47Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:34:42.47Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Decatur students are helping to lead us in the AI era]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/34X5QDUNCNH4BH3JL7EJCZY44E.JPG?auth=8679eb991401a7e4c2b3bd87a3083c39a365d9107837e255841d14428a737cc4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5144&amp;height=3429</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[City Schools of Decatur Superintendent Gyimah Whitaker welcomes children on the school bus on the first day of school at Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School on July 31, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/atlantas-airport-shouldnt-be-held-hostage-by-washington-shutdown-politics/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T10:32:28.237Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:32:28.237Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s airport shouldn’t be held hostage by Washington shutdown politics]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T4YPQIMTFNERHOGIMYQO24POU4.jpg?auth=e6407b75d47b3932a5099ad96656f2e50150f298b9ac288a171c1caeb65723c2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3311&amp;height=2207</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morning travelers enter the main checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Friday, Apr 4, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/am-atl-recognize-me/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T10:18:00.922Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:18:00.922Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Recognize me?]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/with-2026-draft-georgia-adds-to-roster-of-famous-nfl-brothers-from-the-state/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T10:00:00.565Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:00:00.565Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With 2026 draft, Georgia adds to roster of famous NFL brothers from the state]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2L4672WRLAZODH7RKISVCNIW2U.JPG?auth=a1a1e7b78e7559c3008a23cbefbd15a44b7da9fbc0741d38096142f41c7a0a01&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6179&amp;height=4121</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mill Creek defensive back Caleb Downs celebrates with fans during the closing minutes of their 70-35 win against Carrollton in the GHSA Class 7A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-write-24/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T10:00:02.198Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:00:02.198Z</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/pulse/2026/04/turn-your-day-around-with-these-simple-mood-boosting-shifts/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:05.157Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:00:05.157Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Turn your day around with these simple mood-boosting shifts ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/QBYWFOCXLKCGEYLJJ6U6JAEG3I.jpg?auth=21cab22143473dfd814148a9133de885e38601c58b67481041bbd766fa7a2f6a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6618&amp;height=4136</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dogwood trees bloom inside Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Wednesday, April 02, 2025 (Ben Hendren for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/primarily-decided-may-19-election-likely-conclusive-in-some-local-races/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:05.137Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:00:05.137Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Primarily decided: May 19 election likely conclusive in some local races]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Primary Election 2026,County elections,Fulton County,Cobb County,Gwinnett County,DeKalb County,May 19 primary]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/46FY5BC7URH67AW2FOS2ECRQG4.jpg?auth=ec92a2c019786c54a9167098e91b4a47cd2466c8b24ef02da7075831271a9aa6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=3210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(From left) Jacqueline Adams, LaDena Bolton and Oneka Willabus are candidates for the Super District 7 seat on the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. The race will be decided in the May 19 primary or in a June runoff. (Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/gerrymandering-tit-for-tat-battles-put-partisanship-above-good-governance/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:00:03.097Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:00:03.097Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gerrymandering tit-for-tat battles put partisanship above good governance]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B4QCUTZR7VB6XPHZOLTESG7A4Y.jpg?auth=d216f35cd81d57672d4e403eab18bdc2f4a97eba671d90e1361185c67de08557&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4822&amp;height=3215</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Signs are seen outside Fairfax Government Center during the Virginia redistricting referendum Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Fairfax, Va. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/12-georgia-inmates-face-murder-charges-after-january-prison-fight-killed-4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T01:09:21.523Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T01:09:21.523Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[12 Georgia inmates face murder charges after January prison fight killed 4]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WBAAJ3QOXO4LSOTPIJSPHJ3KVY.jpg?auth=d47f58884577b61cd0a7c0b29f294aff29832684881a199fa4f3adb9b7155268&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/herstory/2026/04/southern-co-exec-a-career-doesnt-always-follow-a-straight-line/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T23:54:44.456Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T23:54:44.456Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Southern Co. exec: A career doesn’t always follow a straight line]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YWUSWYQYWJHHPJEUNXEEUXUIZQ.jpg?auth=921b56a22b78430e43f97ccbb8b4c8809d4e9d0a0c9da594c9c93ce5dcf2fc7d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bentina Terry, who is CEO of Southern Co.'s Southern Linc and Southern Telecom subsidiaries, spoke at the Georgia Chamber's "Women Who Lead" conference at Trilith Live in Fayetteville on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Courtesy of Paul Ward for the Georgia Chamber)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/herstory/2026/04/these-are-the-four-skills-you-need-to-be-a-leader-says-a-top-atlanta-exec/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T23:52:20.922Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T23:52:20.922Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[These are the four skills you need to be a leader, says a top Atlanta exec]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NHQOXJWEXZBMZBQUUWC3P2QPAY.jpg?auth=0223ccc124462ea3e6111ca40ec040603464a701e0fe78752a5a303dd7e4a6cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7552&amp;height=5035</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Southern Linc and Southern Telecom CEO Bentina Terry spoke at the Georgia Chamber's Women Who Lead event at Trilith Live in Fayetteville, Georgia on March 11, 2026. 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(Courtesy of Jar Masala)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/keylan-rutledge-first-round-contract-will-set-georgia-tech-modern-era-record/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T22:11:38.585Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T22:11:38.585Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Keylan Rutledge first-round contract will set Georgia Tech modern-era record]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3MIQRNVJ75G7JGIRQ44JLQ5IOQ.jpg?auth=3ff32e005e141f8d93b5a1a9bfaf802af764ec05cb2be7206875c94158270839&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5059&amp;height=3373</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Houston Texans first-round draft pick Keylan Rutledge speaks during an NFL football press conference  Friday, April 24, 2026, in Houston. (Annie Mulligan/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-rep-david-scott-to-lie-in-state-friday-at-the-georgia-capitol/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T21:47:52.077Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T21:47:52.077Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. David Scott to lie in state Friday at the Georgia Capitol]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7FRAHIWTAYHOQXVKIO2KDT5BY4.jpg?auth=d659c92185e719cf12019e2a361fa0dfce0e8efbabe96adb1e09bb1afa2d2d65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3947&amp;height=2631</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. David Scott, D-Atlanta, is seen at a House Financial Services Committee meeting on July 12, 2023 in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/04/oprah-surprises-morehouse-students-with-weekend-visit/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T21:35:49.173Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T21:35:49.173Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oprah surprises Morehouse students with weekend visit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MUITTJ2RNRDP3FXJXRHZI2BWRA.jpg?auth=8d0ec8b52382e4f6949c9b6e5e7211567394f069c16487e56b6d649d649cb1bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oprah Winfrey meets recipients of the Oprah Winfrey Endowed Scholars Program  during a surprise visit to Morehouse College on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Courtesy of Morehouse College)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/in-game-5-against-knicks-hawks-will-have-to-raise-their-level-of-intensity/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T21:29:10.241Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T21:29:10.241Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In Game 5 against Knicks, Hawks will have to raise their level of intensity]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ELE2UXYPIBC73BMJ6YR6XE5CHE.JPG?auth=b5eaee6e846f11028eac0d817eeccb910af4ca16096c4b492ffb39a3525cadf8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7456&amp;height=4971</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Onyeka Okongwu (left), Jalen Johnson and the rest of the Hawks will take on the Knicks on Tuesday night for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden in New York. The series is tied 2-2. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/heres-where-georgia-tech-football-players-have-landed-after-the-nfl-draft/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T18:14:57.497Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:14:57.497Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here’s where Georgia Tech football players have landed after the NFL draft]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NWNZ6UA2MZG75CZSUOTUWGCBRY.JPG?auth=14a63384e9822b959ba82ff4e67e3adcf1b3f08a64351d397ae601ea7b206f80&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the first half of the game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/contests/2026/04/aprilmay-2026-subscriber-satisfaction-sweepstakes-official-rules/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T18:14:43.761Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:14:43.761Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[APRIL/MAY 2026 SUBSCRIBER SATISFACTION SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/meet-the-candidates-for-us-senate-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:56:05.711Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:56:05.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the candidates for U.S. Senate in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JN74POJGBBEHZJF5UVFHYCRK5Y.jpg?auth=a106291e5b5ea0951ac6cd6812b09899fbe15ec3dd8a8c5c68c8c31995b4e62f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=677</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (right) will likely face one of these Republican candidates in next year's election (left to right): U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins or Derek Dooley.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-shortstop-ha-seong-kim-to-begin-rehab-assignment-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:48:09.92Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:48:09.92Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim to begin rehab assignment this week]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YVLVBXRTYNG77LNPUACLHRLLJY.jpg?auth=e958f833389e448e603ee5314377b20c20131b8785c2e8aeffed063853ed8483&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4823&amp;height=3685</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim throws to first base to put out Nationals catcher Jorge Alfaro (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Truist Park on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/voting-early-in-the-georgia-primaries-heres-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:34:30.58Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:34:30.58Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Voting early in the Georgia primaries? Here’s what to know.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/U7SKRQKFEFARPDNDXK7F2COASA.JPG?auth=d3efa3b063e9113b9e917bd8a7805657e98e55460ceeaf54b02aaf19f28461e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2348&amp;height=1761</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia's early voting period for the May 19 primaries began Monday, April 27. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/meet-the-candidates-for-governor-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:30:33.487Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:30:33.487Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the Candidates for Governor in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7V22PLHFIJEBZK4YIXLZMADGLM.jpg?auth=8fef69ea97bbc5c9e0a6ed7e6ead48dee0d4883dd5117c5329270f797caf6fcb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1237&amp;height=695</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[101914 ATLANTA: (From left) Governor Nathan Deal and Democrat Jason Carter conclude their second debate during The Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in Atlanta.   CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-4-johnson-seeks-11th-term-in-dekalb-county/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:29:26.347Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:29:26.347Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 4: Johnson seeks 11th Term in DeKalb County]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Hank Johnson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VFVSACHGCFHYJM6GOZG2GXCKMM.png?auth=7fb3d2b75e680dd2864d37a2c78b27fb43feb6938590b57e5231287a35529081&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: By the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/why-ozzie-albies-might-be-the-key-to-unlocking-the-braves-potent-offense/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:02:48.474Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:02:48.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Ozzie Albies might be the key to unlocking the Braves’ potent offense]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FTKNGPS27FF7PLHE4ALNJSPPBU.JPG?auth=e6bcc182c3c5a2e7362c549ba2a0ee992fb6de84d4c85fd434434865d99b273a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4205&amp;height=2803</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies rounds third base before scoring a run against the Guardians in the fifth inning Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/cant-believe-avieon-terrells-nfl-draft-story-neither-can-his-parents/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T16:02:23.756Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:02:23.756Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can’t believe Avieon Terrell’s NFL draft story? Neither can his parents.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BFEQG3JL7NE4XAUKYGXCI7T62U.JPEG?auth=07c44f77b7425ce0799f97fe02624783f11d2b3ef51b8a65ac86495a7d4cb69f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Terrell family, (from left) A.J. (holding his daughter, Amina), Arieaunna (holding her daughter, Arai), mother Aliya, Avieon, father Aundell and Ariel, say having the brothers playing on the same team is the "ultimate blessing." (Courtesy of Aliya Terrell)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/weekend-reflections-mediocre-grades-for-the-falcons-draft-picks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:22:52.749Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T15:22:52.749Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend Reflections: Mediocre grades for the Falcons’ draft picks ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JWAI4GPSAVBBBAILJ7PYYZCCMQ.jpg?auth=8fe9bdc02f720c33255cd6d530ac4b864c31318d4ba5784a55025f07fdbd388d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2262&amp;height=1509</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Clemson defensive back Avieon Terrell runs a drill at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 27, 2026. (Michael Conroy/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/new-burt-jones-ad-gives-rick-jackson-a-political-makeover/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T15:07:43.334Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T15:07:43.334Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Burt Jones ad gives Rick Jackson a political makeover]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K67IKS6KLBDKLLS5ZHEOK7WHGA.jpg?auth=007fc086c8d4494827a1781366e645c316ca885c3c4fe5ba903038ef1f318a55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (left) and health care executive Rick Jackson are among the Republican candidates for governor. (Arvin Temkar and Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/early-voting-gets-underway-check-out-ajcs-voter-guide-for-more-on-candidates/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T13:24:01.101Z</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>2026-04-27T13:24:01.101Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Early voting gets underway: Check out AJC’s Voter Guide for more on candidates]]></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/2026/04/legendary-georgia-player-replaces-legendary-georgia-coach-at-hebron/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T13:07:36.659Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T13:07:36.659Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Legendary Georgia player replaces legendary Georgia coach at Hebron]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/I6U5Q4JMVZG23JVUCHJ67635QM.jpg?auth=61edfd514b25bdd760e1e0fd3986bfd34fdc4551df1f4fa38999abfdbaf7f316&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6566&amp;height=4361</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A star player in high school and college, Christi Thomas is now head girls basketball coach at Hebron Christian. (Courtesy of Hebron Christian School)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/retief-goosen-changes-putting-grip-wins-mitsubishi-electric-classic/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:51:23.402Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:51:23.402Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Retief Goosen changes putting grip, wins Mitsubishi Electric Classic]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VRBXE6ZW4FGWPJF74DUFMU6JNA.jpg?auth=b6866c5071f66a6c42eb7858a7ef12d48a6ea5986f69682db035887344b9eade&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Retief Goosen holds the trophy for winning the Mitsubishi Electric Classic on April 26, 2026, at TPC Sugarloaf. (Courtesy of Kate Awtrey-King)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/visiting-uganda-to-see-how-zoo-atlanta-is-helping-save-mountain-gorillas/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:16:27.656Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:16:27.656Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Visiting Uganda to see how Zoo Atlanta is helping save mountain gorillas]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Zoo Atlanta,Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Headquarters,Mgahinga Gorilla National Park,Uganda,mountain gorillas]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TD6RIGXYWFBUFHPBDLJR2OGU54.jpg?auth=06fea0917374b86c3e33d00d20aa2042d1d6117cffa3b04b77b872596337bc79&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4048&amp;height=3032</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volcanoes Safaris Mount Gahinga Lodge in Uganda allows guests to walk from the property directly into Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.  (Courtesy of Volcanoes Safaris)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgias-2026-races-keep-coming-back-to-trump/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:12:07.366Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:12:07.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s 2026 races keep coming back to Trump]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2PZNYWRGMJETFKDJ5FCTRIEKYA.jpg?auth=8679768eac21a6f1abd5468092cd7a3f68b6c6458b1b4754cbe516a02954f5e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3612&amp;height=2408</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump arrives at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church earlier this month in Phoenix. (Alex Brandon/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/ice-begins-2026-with-high-pace-of-arrests-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:06:00.55Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:06:00.55Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE begins 2026 with high pace of arrests in Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SCF7XSVI5VGHTJBJZ54JJEU4UA.png?auth=dfc8927926584970a97374716a73c0024262a45e56b9e4c6ad4810ce0757ffc9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/waffle-house-preps-for-world-cup-with-new-retail-storefront/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:05:32.571Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:05:32.571Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Waffle House preps for World Cup with new retail storefront]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,retail,fifa world cup,waffle house,sports,atlanta,georgia,centennial olympic park]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EVLAAFDKYRALPK2EBXAJYSLMSE.png?auth=f569dccbc8028b244af83effd3fdf70d48c92282b90cad495d1ac417fcebe541&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1580&amp;height=930</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Waffle House plans to add a retail shop, shown here in this rendering, to its downtown diner for the World Cup, according to plans filed in Atlanta. (Courtesy of Waffle House/City of Atlanta)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/georgias-senate-gop-debate-a-brawl-and-a-balancing-act/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:04:21.393Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:04:21.393Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s Senate GOP debate: A brawl and a balancing act]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AQS36JPNBVGOTNOEFGDAEQKYKE.jpg?auth=1c2587d7073abff1028b3dbc27a60e3d940eec13bf8e6b0cf2f650abdc2ddd27&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former football coach Derek Dooley (second from the right), answers a question at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young debate for the U.S. Senate on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/its-early-but-mlb-best-braves-better-equipped-to-keep-rolling-to-postseason/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:03:13.62Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:03:13.62Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[It’s early, but MLB-best Braves ‘better equipped’ to keep rolling to postseason]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3WHIFQATIRAMPHK2VJUX2QPS3U.jpg?auth=fba989e4bac78c8289cb889c474bc3c963caa660dfb76a345e8123f135c751d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4948&amp;height=3299</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (right) celebrates in the dugout with Jorge Mateo after hitting a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-set-rotation-for-tigers-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:59:34.269Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T11:59:34.269Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves set rotation for Tigers series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ARV3JCJYIZEPDO66KSN45SMDKA.jpg?auth=c99ba3e7a504aa2675974ca889ba638ef533d4e0f607bb0c968c1619e136b2b2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5682&amp;height=3787</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves rookie JR Ritchie, shown pitching at the Nationals on April 23, 2026, will make his second career start Wednesday against the Tigers. (Nick Wass/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/am-atl-fires-and-ice/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:10:39.352Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T11:10:39.352Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Fires and ICE ]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/atlanta-surveillance-is-more-vast-than-you-think-time-for-stronger-oversight/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:04:04.102Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:04:04.102Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta surveillance is more vast than you think. Time for stronger oversight.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AN5JYPQ4QZDSVFHIBPXIYHKSFE.JPG?auth=3db25abaa430cf02103283458b71e987ef2be2f83521499b8a6090fbf584a3f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6916&amp;height=4613</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dunwoody resident Jason Hunyar addresses the City Council in February in opposition of the city potentially using Flock Safety, a company that makes license plate reader. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/using-technology-like-license-plate-readers-to-fight-crimes-protects-georgians/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:01:51.416Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:01:51.416Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Using technology like license plate readers to fight crimes protects Georgians]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XQVAYE6MDETWXRUXIZF5VBEDFE.jpg?auth=627aea78af55d0dfc9d3743c008360c1e1ad2c522a777366f04665ce6f084dc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=466</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Technology that reads license plates is fundamentally different from the type of tracking courts have warned against. It is a momentary piece of data collected in public space, and courts across the country have consistently recognized that distinction and upheld its use. (AJC 2020)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-write-23/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:00:05.864Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:00:05.864Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGVSJ4ANZJET5A3HVZPGR64YQY.jpg?auth=4470c09986d46c39209d75f1657f8e2b101028e4f2b2311051a30b2f61a06bb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4180&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Phil Skinner/AJC 2013)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/make-weeknight-sheet-pan-fish-and-chips/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T09:00:06.825Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T09:00:06.825Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Make weeknight sheet pan fish and chips ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[5:30 challenge,fish and chips recipe,weeknight fish and chips recipe,frozen fish recipe,sheet pan dinner,sheet pan recipe,lemon pepper fish,tilapia recipe,red potato recipe,easy weeknight diner,quick weeknight dinner,what to make for dinner,what to make with lemon pepper]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JPKDQ5NOXJCVXC4X42BRD7MEEE.jpg?auth=38862ffb37689541571e9ef8d40d1e7fc76f438855e9255e5bf4996541ee7205&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quick Lemon Pepper Fish and Potatoes. (Aaliyah Man for the AJC/food styling by Kate Williams)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/04/what-are-peptides-georgia-doctors-explain-the-benefits-risks-and-hype/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T09:00:04.627Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T09:00:04.627Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What are peptides? Georgia doctors explain the benefits, risks and hype.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[health and wellness,peptides,beauty trends]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/D5I53VGHVNB6RFDQP53WJMCRRQ.png?auth=51d000ea6999fc1926449f19d9797ba662b129c8c2bba5b08f79e92baa9d324b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From anti-aging skin care to weight-loss treatments, peptides have quickly moved into the spotlight. Georgia medical experts weigh in on their benefits and risks. (Illustration: Broly Su/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/04/warmer-days-safer-workouts-experts-urge-a-slow-return-to-fitness/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T08:55:00.5Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T08:55:00.5Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Warmer days, safer workouts: Experts urge a slow return to fitness]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[fitness,exercise,aging,health and wellness]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SOLJSMYENU7GPFF5BFOIQPQOJY.jpg?auth=0d024a35bb9438f606f781035c668c050813aa28979f446f9227ae3e802ee10e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After winter slowdowns, stretching and slowly easing into a fitness routine can help older adults rebuild lost strength and flexibility. (Leslye Davis/The New York Times 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/jason-aldean-luke-bryan-team-up-for-rare-concert-at-ugas-sanford-stadium/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T21:50:14.356Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T21:50:14.356Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan team up for rare concert at UGA’s Sanford Stadium]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LXM2XLIQP5DI5B75AR2N2P2OAA.jpg?auth=fd3f0db98d3951a298b0e6dee788e30af60e2232ca4409607112d385b1f2f503&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2569&amp;height=2055</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia natives Jason Aldean (right) and Luke Bryan perform together for the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home to the University of Georgia football team, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TXJGMGP4KVHGZIYLECI6A4MADU.jpg?auth=5eab639de2e3d7a8b19c46f9ac39de17fb3570f23e93bac91b640e2377f8da86&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4431&amp;height=3283</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grammy award-winning artist Zach Top opens for Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home to the University of Georgia football team, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/74VQZUIXC5GI5BSLHWMTVNHSXA.jpg?auth=956b1d30996eaad7a90cbe66b447eb665e74d0a2035e30e316b7c3cf4475e585&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4802&amp;height=3700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grammy award-winning artist Zach Top opens for Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home to the University of Georgia football team, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OZLEVMJ5XBHERJXPTLI4XXIYCE.jpg?auth=2b34e00b51512fd1222f36eb0971530b800a94ad66ded1b16e7d466db1edc6a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2375&amp;height=1654</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia natives Jason Aldean (right) and Luke Bryan perform together for the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home of the University of Georgia football team, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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