<?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/2026/04/braves-set-rotation-for-tigers-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T22:27:23.394Z</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>2026-04-26T22:27:23.394Z</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[Atlanta Braves starting pitcher JR Ritchie (60) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Washington. 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(Akili-Casundria Ramsess/EyeAkili Media)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WGC366IAHVF7FGJYUZBC6GRGLA.jpg?auth=a01629378d60970cc1f2c419742fa797f162e5f6a55452f48b2cdf55b9463fa4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3821&amp;height=2913</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grammy award-winning artist Zach Top opens for Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at the first "Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth" at Sanford Stadium, home to the University of Georgia football team, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Athens. 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Sale threw six innings of one-hit ball, with nine strikeouts, two walks and a hit-by-pitch. (Erik S. 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(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. 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(Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TYNRU4NHZRDBHEHYDZ35H3OVPQ.jpg?auth=077638d640573e736b1f58764e3c9e0cbefe92308a3c62e899d790c6800dc9ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5604&amp;height=3736</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People prepare food for first responders working on the Pineland Road fire on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J5FKGGOJINESDAL36DN2ZI5KTM.jpg?auth=7ed11539a06914d43787df3e838f77d9c4cda8b40be0e34bc147cbb686bcba72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8047&amp;height=4526</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Code Orange air quality alert is active for metro Atlanta because of smoke from major wildfires in South Georgia. 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(Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3JPGXUWWEBAMHA5IF3ZCDGJMXM.jpg?auth=249b480a9255d37a078b890e87e6d43a32cd482a644939298c3581768e701ac1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to the Pineland Road fire in southeast Georgia on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Georgia Department of Natural Resources via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-struggle-in-game-4-loss-to-knicks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T19:14:48.754Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T19:14:48.754Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks struggle in Game 4 loss to Knicks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZE4TLD3A6NH3TOQNOSFZMG4FAI.JPG?auth=cd0e707c2def5c6b4966d66319e61a0fe203f26eb6f4d7861ad98024250db742&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4337&amp;height=2891</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks take on the New York Knicks in the first half of Game 3 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/sports/2026/04/meet-the-falcons-2026-nfl-draft-class-grades-quotes-and-analysis/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T18:58:42.002Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T18:58:42.002Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meet the Falcons’ 2026 NFL draft class: Grades, quotes and analysis]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F6CAJWRSIJCNZR5VC73U2K55KE.jpg?auth=146a8025ec01563d5ab84ea00a2dd72943fc2a311b536ba499ac2b91a31476a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5084&amp;height=3495</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell (bottom) — pictured tackling Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie in 2024 —  was picked No. 48 overall by the Falcons in the 2026 NFL draft. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2024)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/03/live-updates-the-latest-news-from-braves-spring-training/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T18:53:25.688Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T18:53:25.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Spencer Strider completes another rehab start]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GIEG64TI4RE4RJSMZTFQV7B6WY.jpg?auth=33a8fa40ef0ec02bd7396607d4d56f19beeef479b69a4e44ad645a68711e0dd2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5985&amp;height=3990</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - THe Major League Baseball logo is seen on the field before a spring training baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Bradenton, Fla. 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(Courtesy of Daniel Ramos)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-stumble-in-extras-lose-to-phillies-for-first-time-this-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T16:28:12.918Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T16:28:12.918Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves stumble in extras, lose to Phillies for first time this season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5EXCYXDHKVDRBM2AH3FDDZV5DU.jpg?auth=618c4a239c309df063b1de3a9d062437f90757ad7f3e358e361117505b21be1a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4597&amp;height=3065</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder (55) delivers to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Atlanta. 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He played for Auburn. (Steve Schaefer/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/zach-johnson-hangs-onto-lead-at-wild-mitsubishi-electric-classic/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T16:12:44.7Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T16:12:44.7Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Zach Johnson hangs onto lead at wild Mitsubishi Electric Classic]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CTIX32ZPZNCAROVZ54U5FJFLY4.jpg?auth=22388ff5176940493ff7c389e37409463d51446dc76ae76cb8c58d0b7f0107af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zach Johnson maintained his lead after two rounds of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Johnson won the PGA Tour's BellSouth Classic two times here. (Courtesy of David King)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/6-charleston-restaurants-to-enjoy-in-atlanta-right-now-no-road-trip-required/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T15:18:09.604Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T15:18:09.604Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[6 Charleston restaurants to enjoy in Atlanta right now, no road trip required]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Charleston restaurants,atlanta restaurants,The daily cafe,O-Ku,Lewis Barbecue,Oak steakhouse,Indaco,Brown Dog Eatery,Where to eat,brunch,seafood,barbecue]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5TOJX34GKNDEZGR2HQT4QVV6AU.jpg?auth=cbc962c6954b55b9578034d67b719606b6df60ee684ddf17d6c75d1ef8127107&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5439&amp;height=3869</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Daily's newest Atlanta-area location is in Buckhead. (Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/report-techs-haynes-king-signs-with-panthers-as-undrafted-free-agent/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T15:16:16.502Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T15:16:16.502Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech’s Haynes King signs with Panthers as undrafted free agent]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UMCTA6MXLZGMHDQETK5GHGYYBQ.JPG?auth=bd146850475da1a2f5b364bf137ab5177c0e3d9374fc905f3ce2c783601bfb9a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5480&amp;height=3653</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King — pictured working out at Tech's pro day in March — signed a undrafted free agent deal with the Panthers worth $250,000 in guaranteed money, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. (Jason Getz/AJC)
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/road-signs-honoring-captain-herb-emory-royal-marshall-give-comfort-in-traffic/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T15:09:52.714Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T15:09:52.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Road signs honoring Captain Herb Emory, Royal Marshall give comfort in traffic]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[traffic,atlanta,gridlock guy]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Z4EROTWQR5DWDOAOIIVJWEG7WU.jpg?auth=c004f912e4f47f5c5c981db22bc3ae086d60961a2a713a78a1f5502a28b5808b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2500&amp;height=1667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A bridge not far from Captain Herb Emory’s former home in Douglas County is dedicated to the late great traffic reporter. (Courtesy of Channel 2 Action News) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-reportedly-sign-another-georgia-bulldog-as-an-undrafted-free-agent/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T14:57:06.957Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T14:57:06.957Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons reportedly sign another Georgia Bulldog as an undrafted free agent]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LEPBYVKP7FGCBPDE3TEZ3COPPY.jpg?auth=f242d3db7eb316bd1c13a07406793538ef0c9ba4aa80f55c06ee5392bfe86d55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3316&amp;height=2210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia running back Cash Jones (right) — pictured running for a first down against Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff in January — did a little bit of everything for the Bulldogs after beginning his UGA career as a walk-on. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-2026-nfl-draft-class-valued-but-falls-short-of-lofty-projection/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T14:52:15.664Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T14:52:15.664Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia 2026 NFL draft class valued, but falls short of lofty projection]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3THD3LPXZZH2BPJPFNRE2DGFAI.jpg?auth=cbb8eb24d264d7f3b5462f1c181ffc3b987296c0183c565e45f548a70c8b689c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3603&amp;height=2402</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (left) — pictured with coach Kirby Smart after the Bulldogs' loss in the College Football Playoff In January — was widely projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but he ended up being selected n the second round, 53rd overall. (Jeff Sentell/DawgNation)

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/2-falcons-draftees-paths-are-what-make-the-nfl-draft-irresistible/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T14:10:38.087Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T14:10:38.087Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2 Falcons draftees’ paths are what make the NFL draft irresistible]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N2ZCPVGP6G6NJED6AEYIMEVDOQ.JPG?auth=2317b97f34dc3eb91de8da3acd62f447f2524c3258b2ea163656b116b730caaa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3366&amp;height=2244</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[LSU linebacker Harold Perkins (left) — pictured looking to get in on a tackle of Georgia's Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (center) during the SEC Championship game in December 2022 — was a first-team All-SEC selection as a freshman that season. (Jason.Getz/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/chicago-bears-draft-georgia-tech-defensive-lineman-in-sixth-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T13:33:10.232Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T13:33:10.232Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears draft Georgia Tech defensive lineman in sixth round]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LYDFRCNCEVB5NHYG4O6LOWSTEM.jpg?auth=3863a0ad220f843f86969a6e76dc720c82cd4d29bc704988a97b16daa62e5cb0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg (right) — pictured assisted on a tackle against VMI in 2024 —  had 44 tackles, including 11 for a loss, and three sacks for the Yellow Jackets last season. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-once-again-among-the-leaders-in-developing-nfl-draft-picks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T13:32:31.493Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T13:32:31.493Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia once again among the leaders in developing NFL draft picks]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JZQ27GSYZZF5TLWFDZCV6SYZVQ.jpg?auth=1f86a5494d9f49078ce587ff9bedb8835847fa26394794c106563972f8575f3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3798&amp;height=2798</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia coach Kirby Smart — pictured celebrating after the Bulldogs won the SEC championship game in December — has had 84 players selected in his 10 years as UGA''s coach. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/king-charles-iii-and-americas-curious-love-affair-with-the-british-monarchy/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T12:40:42.455Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T12:40:42.455Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[King Charles III and America’s curious love affair with the British monarchy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FJOPNQBWI5DHNB7NA3H5DODVJU.jpg?auth=22142b0947f5cda7b1217fb8eb84415d16552f67cebc1f233bd96fdce823ea52&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4023&amp;height=2682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump gestures next to Britain's King Charles III before leaving Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Sept. 18, 2025. (Evan Vucci/AP file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/need-some-writing-inspiration-try-these-tips-from-atlanta-authors/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T10:00:04.382Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T10:00:04.382Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Need some writing inspiration? Try these tips from Atlanta authors]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NMUSLKQHTZBIVFQ7H7RWJYG36M.jpg?auth=bab1eb4ac68bb2656f8b47b16fb376ab102a23a19eab4558b3b4f54266acf6c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ignore the axiom that you have to write every day is one of the tips Atlanta authors offer aspiring writers. (Lauren Petracca/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/readers-write-22/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T10:00:04.779Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T10:00:04.779Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGVSJ4ANZJET5A3HVZPGR64YQY.jpg?auth=4470c09986d46c39209d75f1657f8e2b101028e4f2b2311051a30b2f61a06bb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4180&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Phil Skinner/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/braves-induct-brian-snitker-into-team-hall-of-fame/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T03:38:28.924Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T03:38:28.924Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves induct Brian Snitker into team Hall of Fame]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XQ2BU4UUJFG57DQLTYL2R4UGTU.jpg?auth=768541812c8112353a65344e10f7f3761883863d669dd7d1be5502a943cd88e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6618&amp;height=4412</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE - Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez,File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-select-oklahoma-linebacker-kendal-daniels-in-fourth-round-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T01:10:12.135Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-26T01:10:12.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons select Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels in fourth round]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VW66A46DJJHNTK2DYWOTHSUFSQ.JPG?auth=9ca84f550588330e9809503e4de5015adccdae88d024f78dcd1d156cc8c381e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4502&amp;height=3001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud holds his helmet moments before the team faces the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-make-final-three-picks-of-nfl-draft/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T23:08:10.259Z</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>2026-04-25T23:08:10.259Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons make final three picks of NFL draft]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KT6WNVBVUYVTC7LE2QYOKCX26I.JPG?auth=d2856bee5a1ddd775c486be17811c77e0de667dec875783a595ae1340d3062b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4513&amp;height=3009</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint runs after a catch against LSU Tigers linebackers Harold Perkins Jr. (center) and Micah Baskerville (right) during the second half in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Atlanta. Georgia won 50-30. (Jason Getz/AJC)
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/taste-local-history-at-25-of-atlantas-longest-running-restaurants/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T22:03:51.862Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T22:03:51.862Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Taste local history at 25 of Atlanta’s longest-running restaurants]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T4PZOCQ5HL6KSGRNYLVFGHZKCY.jpg?auth=04d12222e7efe56bd603b786c3474aef2038c2bd249ed52a96a2a66ffc0c0ed0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1801&amp;height=1271</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cars parked outside of the Varsity Drive-In restaurant, with the downtown skyline in the background in 1985. (AJC file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/georgia-football-nfl-draft-live-updates-what-to-know-entering-first-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T21:29:30.036Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T21:29:30.036Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia football NFL draft live updates: Where things head heading into final round]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football,NFL draft,2026 NFL Draft,first round,UGA,NFL,college football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3CSDEO5BWRASDLRWBW43WQOTGI.jpg?auth=72c55f03b0982ea3e76cb5d8ada3a5ab98663a63dd79640ead63f8bb5e4f964e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5250&amp;height=3500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[American Team punter Brett Thorson (6), of Georgia, runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/04/jolene-jolene-sports-bar-finds-new-home-and-more-from-atlantas-food-scene/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T19:06:48.656Z</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>2026-04-25T19:06:48.656Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jolene Jolene sports bar finds new home and more from Atlanta’s food scene]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurants,sports bars,atlanta sports bar,women's sports,sandy springs,masterchef,georgia tech,steakhouse,buckhead steakhouse,atlanta steakhouse,devil wears prada 2]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6BXIP43VK5GUFFOGNOBVQE7FJY.jpg?auth=4c54612f564c735303f4d72ed7121be3eba7090f95b0acc2408d4e4b4958520d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chelsea Fishman's Jolene Jolene pop-ups filled bars and breweries with women's sports fans. Now, she will open the sports bar in a permanent space in Kirkwood. (Courtesy of Chelsea Fishman)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-select-oklahoma-linebacker-kendal-daniels-in-fourth-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T19:05:24.607Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T19:05:24.607Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons select Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels in fourth round]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VW66A46DJJHNTK2DYWOTHSUFSQ.JPG?auth=9ca84f550588330e9809503e4de5015adccdae88d024f78dcd1d156cc8c381e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4502&amp;height=3001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud holds his helmet moments before the team faces the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/how-pre-draft-visit-sold-falcons-zachariah-branch-on-each-other/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T18:58:56.43Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T18:58:56.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How pre-draft visit sold Falcons, Zachariah Branch on each other]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MSNMAWT6UFGYZOJRT77Q5L2YAQ.JPG?auth=ca9011a9023b5f9a2272c39088b42befef450147da6569dc9332e571e43fadb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5615&amp;height=3743</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch reacts after catching a two-point conversion to tie the game at 38 during the fourth quarter against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium, Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. Georgia won 44-41 in overtime. (Jason Getz / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-draft-clemson-corner-avieon-terrell-ajs-brother-in-second-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T17:21:03.001Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T17:21:03.001Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Can’t make it up’: Falcons draft Avieon Terrell in Atlanta homecoming]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,football,nfl draft,atlanta falcons,a.j. terrell,avieon terrell]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F6CAJWRSIJCNZR5VC73U2K55KE.jpg?auth=146a8025ec01563d5ab84ea00a2dd72943fc2a311b536ba499ac2b91a31476a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5084&amp;height=3495</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (right) gets tacked by Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons selecting Terrell at No. 48 overall in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2024)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/hawks-nickeil-alexander-walker-wins-nbas-most-improved-player-award/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T17:01:59.346Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T17:01:59.346Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker wins NBA’s Most Improved Player Award]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EWGWDAK5SVDHDFWEIT3MHHQJ6Y.JPG?auth=f5ab18e9e0ad5826615d507c0379ee27f4a19bf79811a9f67ec557e070c6ca2c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4302&amp;height=2868</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker reacts to making a 3-point shot during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks lost to the Bucks 112-110. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/in-georgias-burning-brantley-county-family-loses-two-homes-saves-another/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T17:00:46.397Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T17:00:46.397Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In Georgia’s burning Brantley County, family loses two homes, saves another]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/47QP4ED7XZBOHN6MB3C7OIDBFY.jpg?auth=fdea971365d0a6ca4803f3f53a6cfd379ae25fb81222a745479f5be3683c39b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5382&amp;height=3028</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Annabelle Enke plays outside a camper Friday as Michael Gibson looks on in Nahunta, Georgia, after the Enke family lost their home in the Brantley Highway 82 fire earlier this week. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2025/11/georgia-hs-football-coaching-changes-bibb-countys-winningest-coach-hired/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T16:54:33.598Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T16:54:33.598Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia HS football coaching changes: UGA great hired as LBs coach by reigning champ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[high school sports,football,georgia,coaching changes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6LQCESVNPRDYJJGYWFOX6LYS2U.JPG?auth=bc0681214fb82b63b0f77789b2581ee3cd0c57fc20a36eb8ab1f965293d91673&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4720&amp;height=3147</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2025 Georgia high school football regular season is over, prompting many schools to announce changes at head coach. Follow below to stay updated on coaching changes through the playoffs and into the offseason. (Abbey Cutrer for the AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/first-year-program-ends-north-oconees-6-year-gymnastics-state-championship-run/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T16:45:52.182Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T16:45:52.182Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[First-year program ends North Oconee’s 6-year gymnastics state championship run]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[high school sports,gymnastics,ajc varisity,blessed trinity,north oconee]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KWVYEWFAXNGK5BW4WXK2CVVJNU.JPG?auth=22a855e5e1210f7d279d2c92043719fc3541c5707f54b79d1db81608e0a46819&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4660&amp;height=3495</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Blessed Trinity started its first gymnastics team this season. The Titans — made up of coach Bethany Cotter (from left), Chloe Seng, Gabriella Perez, Isabella Sutapaha and coach Nicole Irvin — won their first state championship on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Courtesy of the Georgia High School Association)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/kick-it-soccer-101/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T16:14:54.413Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T16:14:54.413Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kick It: Soccer 101]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[kick it newsletter,world cup,sports]]></news:keywords></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-gm-zachariah-branchs-arrest-had-no-impact-on-draft-evaluation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T15:53:37.065Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T15:53:37.065Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons GM: Zachariah Branch’s arrest had no impact on draft evaluation]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,football,nfl draft,zachariah branch]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4IIFDLR7QRDYDA27WHDQMVH5DI.JPG?auth=df012f369b6d850c5ba96c9b61d6a938f7e4085bc10ef7f2a9c4c50e76d6b40f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4697&amp;height=3131</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch, shown here scoring against Georgia Tech at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, told reporters Friday night that no teams were concerned about his arrest. (Jason Getz/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/new-falcons-gm-ian-cunninghams-first-two-picks-have-more-than-local-vibes/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T15:52:55.455Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T15:52:55.455Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham’s first two picks have more than local vibes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,nfl draft,atlanta falcons,georgia,ken sugiura,opinion]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GMBSVS6MIFDV7INPY6IA7DJQ2I.jpg?auth=5f28a9fb9f1b46e043a79a78665cf9ba6e348d054cb0eb2dbea00957ca4d4b68&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5304&amp;height=3731</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham (center) attends Georgia’s NFL pro day at Payne Indoor Athletic Facility on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Athens. Without a pick for the first round of the draft, Cunningham had his first day as shot-caller Friday night. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/why-the-southeast-is-burning-extreme-drought-is-only-part-of-the-reason/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T14:00:00.384Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T14:00:00.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why the Southeast is burning. Extreme drought is only part of the reason.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[opinion,wildfires,drought,extreme weather conditions]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UYACFIPTKRA6JJXOMN2YIBG3CA.jpg?auth=ac6c575f77ecf9888cc33374a6d6d70699f32111f42c66a9dbf65980d3266d8f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3829&amp;height=2553</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp speaks about the fires in southeast Georgia on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Waycross. A fire near the Florida-Georgia line had burned nearly 30,000 acres by April 23, writes guest columnist Zachary Handlos. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/an-argument-for-why-its-ok-for-falcons-fans-to-support-james-pearce-jr/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T13:29:37.642Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T13:29:37.642Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[An argument for why it’s OK for Falcons fans to support James Pearce Jr.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6DV7OW5NXFHQLBY7MKDTUGLU5Q.JPG?auth=00eb297da903577fc9bec652e2b8cb4543aae59918c1c9f44d8978763a29ef8a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1351&amp;height=901</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce Jr. has entered into an agreement to have the felony charges against him dropped if he successfully completes a six-month intervention program. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/zachariah-branch-pick-earns-falcons-strong-praise-from-mel-kiper-jr/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T13:11:22.688Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T13:11:22.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Zachariah Branch pick earns Falcons strong praise from Mel Kiper Jr.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,football,nfl draft,zachariah branch,university of georgia,georgia bulldogs,uga,atlanta falcons]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/E6S2VJDVOZGOJIDA2ILWEVOU3Y.jpg?auth=daf65cadd2c71b51bb73f9d1906d7985e12ea00c690aa8389c79815f9aa267bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4457&amp;height=2971</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (center), shown celebrating after scoring a touchdown against Alabama during the SEC championship game, was nabbed by the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 79 overall pick in the draft. (Jason Getz/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/falcons-draft-georgia-receiver-zachariah-branch-in-third-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T12:35:38.081Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T12:35:38.081Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons draft Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch in third round]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,college,football,nfl draft,georgia bulldogs,university of georgia,uga,zachariah branch]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AFYNINKZDZB43GJX5PMI3AHHXM.JPG?auth=7b4a45fd599f17c43eb2b14be8c18b1136ba79bdacd02e049aebc0fd7f22e37d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2833&amp;height=1889</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (center), shown fighting off a tackle from Ole Miss safety Kapena Gushiken during the Sugar Bowl, was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the NFL draft. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/04/georgia-children-deserve-to-grow-up-without-fear-of-gun-violence/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T11:54:24.284Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T11:54:24.284Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia children deserve to grow up without fear of gun violence.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ICQBARG6N2EP7GX2N7OUJVYEAE.JPG?auth=a6130aaa7ea5b5023ed420b40b38df4bc9366992775d7e4f3fd5db5220068054&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5303&amp;height=3715</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp signs a bill, which will allow permitless carry, at a gun store in Douglasville on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. SB 319 allows a “lawful weapons carrier” to carry a concealed handgun everywhere license holders currently are allowed. (Bob Andres/AJC 2022)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/harris-provides-pinch-hit-heroics-as-braves-beat-phillies-again/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T02:44:46.033Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:44:46.033Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harris provides pinch-hit heroics as Braves beat Phillies again]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AHEAYTMDJ5AUXF7I3YRJUZXLWU.jpg?auth=13ec121459a1095f539e0cbb93d9f29c1c81bfe0b492b6930eb02033f12d1e57&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2079&amp;height=1386</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pinch hitter Michael Harris II follows through on a two-RBI double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/04/masters-champion-zach-johnson-grabs-first-round-mitsubishi-electric-lead/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T02:07:07.359Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:07:07.359Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masters champion Zach Johnson grabs first-round Mitsubishi Electric lead]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OKM3KE3E3NC7ZKNWUQXRWWZPLI.jpg?auth=7718222993459404c7fed34839139550913980754a50739c45a8c0d6fca74901&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zach Johnson tees off on Friday during the first round of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth. Johnson scored 15 points to take the first-round lead, April 24, 2026. (Courtesy/David King)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/inspire/2026/04/sweet-tea-larger-than-life/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-25T00:39:40.886Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-25T00:39:40.886Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sweet Tea: Larger than life]]></news:title></news:news></url></urlset>