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(Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/inspire/2026/07/sweet-tea-the-beautiful/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T16:05:04.846Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T16:05:04.846Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sweet Tea: The Beautiful]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/major-division-winners-of-the-2026-northside-hospital-peachtree-road-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T15:27:30.136Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T15:27:30.136Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Major division winners of the 2026 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4H7MO7TFFBCJ7JGELD26RSCUWM.JPG?auth=d29e38f4873a05a4907d4fd279467eaf5215567fd2f340605ea77faadea399f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Elite men’s winner Patrick Kiprop defends his title at the 2026 Peachtree Road Race on July 4, 2026. 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(Colin Hubbard/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/yes-thats-a-bald-eagle-on-your-delta-flight/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T14:07:14.338Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T14:07:14.338Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yes, that’s a bald eagle on your Delta flight]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DBWOXW5NANBPBO7BZZ46A4WX3M.JPG?auth=82b9d8dbeb576c3766bdcf4186a18467f665c08f0b2bc258274ad34edef6a2ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5146&amp;height=3431</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Assistant Director of Raptor Training and Education Amanda Sweeney escorts Independence, otherwise known as “Indy," as the bald eagle's crate is checked by security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 3, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CMHERWLOEFHD7IRHKQSTW4622M.JPG?auth=0d3a5b3f12771a04d4e8da27e218c4cecc72d9c24508866ecafad13ba9412718&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3493&amp;height=2329</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Independence stands still while her crate is checked by security at TSA at Hartsfield-Jackson on July 3, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5PARTH22OZA4VECHFXBJQROWCQ.JPG?auth=07ded5db07d930f7f4fbb36d362787b63b7e82c16d9ad2a28a6f394298357540&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Raptor specialist Katie Pnewsji (right) speaks with young travelers about Indy the bald eagle before boarding their plane on July 3, 2026. 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(Estela Muñoz/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Y2Q566KXZFB6VBHULUIQJYKFHU.JPG?auth=07c7fbf8d7abb33069b988860a55e488abbdbc40377d831ea935c849396f0249&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5157&amp;height=3438</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Delta flight attendants react to finding Independence the bald eagle at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 3, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) 

]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GBDCBACVZBATDDBWNPLCOCNMDQ.JPG?auth=59d6e2b7c87e3c4a3cfec34007e1b47dded442783dd098c798b9348b86d7bfaf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Christi Mitchell snaps a photo of Independence the bald eagle at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 3, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HWOHIRTRHVGP7PB3XP7EIZVSKQ.JPG?auth=4607005f1ae1e3818319f7cececdaafd6f563a8c4b5817d856f9b2ed7e512cd6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Independence is from Auburn University and travels in a crate through  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 3, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EC3OYYF6OVDLLN46KNSG26PD64.JPG?auth=e6e8315e1165f2b22a4afb0cbd5421cffcfdd0ebdc1557dc98198541ec9b172c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5758&amp;height=3839</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Delta pilot Mike Cheri meets with the Auburn University Raptor Center team ahead of a flight to Philadelphia that will transport Independence the bald eagle to July Fourth festivities. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NABEHGRMONCVJGTEIIYUJFOJ5A.JPG?auth=6c854a3a9ec6ce5144e2f5050ecc3c912dfda0a3b3d1399560366c38d97b362b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Travelers attempt to look into Independence’s crate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 3, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) 

]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XKSX3POIS5DNTANHNM4UPHXGTQ.JPG?auth=68ea58863434a0ce604a514633fc89b7e9ac7c6bd94be8dd5291f6d09ca02ca5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Travelers attempt to look into Indy's crate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 3, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) 

]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7NVDIZZPGFA6XDEZVYC7BX23PE.JPG?auth=c6440ecb3e6a3f3bd49e2a7a497e2cf71a0aa4f069c4ca5f7411f5fe64e9395f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5209&amp;height=3473</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[José Luis checks out Indy the bald eagle at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 3, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EDL6TDGKLJF37PJNL4ZHWRU3QQ.JPG?auth=54a4d54f58d616c0e0090d7d23d927c14eca272d6a886b329e8959a5afb3a4e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Indy's handlers bring ear plugs for travelers on the Delta flight with Independence. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) 

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/peachtree/2026/07/2026-peachtree-road-race-t-shirt-revealed/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T14:06:39.815Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T14:06:39.815Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2026 Peachtree Road Race T-shirt revealed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DHN4EU67RNFJFD6R3ODUAIS5BU.jpg?auth=6c0463b1b049afb1dda9bb32e7244c615f8155a2468c303d32fac829d7b5fb90&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2026 Peachtree T-shirt design, ‘We the Peaches,’ was created by Dyan Szall. (Courtesy Atlanta Track Club)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/andrew-mccutchen-is-pretty-cool-name-to-have-in-braves-organization/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T13:09:11.294Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T13:09:11.294Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Andrew McCutchen is ‘pretty cool name’ to have in Braves organization]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5VZ2BYNXSFEMJHJWTT622AXIMA.jpg?auth=4b63de7fe1b2e2401619bd05c4377ab83dd83b373e97265b24b329c8145b599e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5616&amp;height=3744</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Texas Rangers designated hitter Andrew McCutchen is now part of the Braves organization. (David Zalubowski/AP file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/5-things-hawks-fans-should-keep-an-eye-on-in-summer-league/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T13:08:25.206Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T13:08:25.206Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things Hawks fans should keep an eye on in Summer League]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2IDKN4S3IJGEFBTFQ4Q3KOPF4M.jpg?auth=d6e7e4c524c1aafa46cbc0112203f78c1a589995bf2f226c04ee64e53f814287&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5900&amp;height=3933</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zuby Ejiofor (from left), Henri Veesaar and Kingston Flemings will find out during Summer League how they stack up against experienced NBA players. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/watch-the-recap-of-this-years-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T13:04:52.69Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T13:04:52.69Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Watch the recap of this year’s race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NMO3E25TEFGYHG2PONC4AXX6FA.JPG?auth=da602c9398adfb0af80eb64132a2c517bbb584cee286b00ceee0c10a0f642827&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5244&amp;height=3496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Runners react as they begin at the starting line during the 57th running of the Peachtree Road Race on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/peachtree/2026/07/will-this-years-peachtree-road-race-be-the-hottest/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T11:34:41.844Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T11:34:41.844Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will this year’s Peachtree Road Race be the hottest?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/66GVHPP4D5O5JBZOLHCNNXEOKI.jpg?auth=2026387b0dcede5c7b5017e9d6150a9f5d908f9b643d1b3d519693c47981347b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=500&amp;height=355</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There have been six years where the Peachtree Road Race began in heat greater than 80 degrees, but each of those began at 8 a.m or later. (Jason Getz/AJC file 2019)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/wheeler-alum-jaylen-brown-heads-to-sixers-in-trade-that-shocks-nba/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T10:32:09.88Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T10:32:09.88Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wheeler alum Jaylen Brown heads to Sixers in trade that shocks NBA  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GEDDPHCNS5BKTIEIECSA5QCOMA.JPG?auth=e3baed6bfee1ce5336e1d9d41f28e8d7f50c5f2425455d09ef9965c05cb44db2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3894&amp;height=2596</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Celtics traded five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, ending a successful career that included a Finals MVP selection. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/07/born-on-the-fourth-of-july-miss-elsie-hand-turns-100/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T10:21:04.031Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T10:21:04.031Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Born on the Fourth of July, ‘Miss Elsie’ Hand turns 100 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NBXQJ2X7S5HPRAMIYKWW5KNRJQ.jpg?auth=9feca903371d323f17123f3e12360f2937c01a3ad58d60fbea37c196554f3ceb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=586&amp;height=640</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Elsie Hand turns 100 on July 4, 2026. This photo is from her 90th birthday. (Courtesy of Courtesy Victoria Peacock)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/atlanta-weather/2026/07/july-4th-forecast-another-scorcher-in-metro-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T10:10:47.135Z</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>2026-07-04T10:10:47.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[July 4th forecast: Another scorcher in metro Atlanta]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HXN3CBUDDVBQNEBHW25H6FU4VY.JPG?auth=e7884a462f3c364aecc6b19235556ee5338900a841e3a1010ff5cb13817c8c1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7353&amp;height=4904</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A young girl fights the heat at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta by using a portable fan July 1, 2026. Similar temperatures are expected July 4th. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/america-at-250-expand-who-is-seen-who-is-heard-and-who-has-opportunity/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T10:00:05.421Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T10:00:05.421Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America at 250: Expand who is seen, who is heard and who has opportunity]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RIDNWEOJEFC7VLJDNWZ3SCBBCI.jpg?auth=44282b31caf3d806baa5b7fe2e7d58c59c7c8222355f4756f9a20d10af7c70f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=563</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In the 1970s, the YWCA offered dance classes for young girls, including this class in Harrisburg, Pa. (Courtesy of the YWCA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/fourth-of-july-marks-the-turning-point-of-the-natural-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T10:00:01.523Z</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>2026-07-04T10:00:01.523Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fourth of July marks the turning point of the natural year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YBG7FJDKXZGX5AYVSLCZMN6XOE.jpg?auth=5c94019e50cd54045ea116ffca0c86b77f6d7ddedfc626c2c98913275f06378b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=960&amp;height=1052</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As a rule of thumb, male ruby throated hummingbirds and juveniles begin returning to backyard feeders to gain energy for fall migration around July Fourth. Females and other juveniles will follow later. (Photo: just to keep my hand in/Cteative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic?]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/07/rreal-tacos-expands-into-florida-plus-more-from-atlantas-restaurant-scene/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T09:00:00.757Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T09:00:00.757Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rreal Tacos expands into Florida, plus more from Atlanta’s restaurant scene]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurant news,atlanta restaurant openings,new atlanta restaurants,atlanta breweries,atlanta restaurant closings,rreal tacos,beltline kevin,goliath summer lager,six flags over georgia,frog rock brewing company,pretty hens rotisserie,fiorenza alpharetta,van leeuwen atlanta,spiller park moores mill,mosaic bistro and pub,lowcountry steak]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/G3D4PEMUEBA4ZLQCIJ32QCHVJE.jpg?auth=a4b30e62cd9c9872e82077e4827015bb7442244515c6f952b2b5f3f3f583a24a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1463&amp;height=975</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rreal Tacos has several locations in Atlanta. It serves up the genuine flavors of Mexican street food, complemented by a vast collection of 200 tequilas and more than 100 mezcals. (Courtesy of Rreal Tacos)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/07/america-250-these-4-georgia-foods-influenced-how-the-us-eats/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-04T09:00:02.752Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-04T09:00:02.752Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America 250: These 4 Georgia foods influenced how the U.S. eats]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[america 250,fourth of july,july 4,atlanta food,atlanta influences everything,american food,iconic american food,united states semiquincentennial,classic american foods]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/E3YNLWSKSRBEXFOQPVMHA22DFY.JPG?auth=31b41e36abf6d23f7c422326a085534ebeaaaad9979d349eec9247716b4ed337&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5264&amp;height=3509</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Freshly baked biscuits cool on trays in the kitchen at Bomb Biscuit restaurant in Atlanta. (Natrice Miller/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/cars-on-campus-what-families-should-consider-before-teens-go-off-to-college/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T23:12:56.7Z</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>2026-07-03T23:12:56.7Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cars on campus: What families should consider before teens go off to college]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[car,vehicle]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ECOU2TDZFJG2HHMHIKIBURBW44.JPG?auth=ddb0a29db5dadb025400bb01fd2418a4354bb5319f4af2bccb4388e0c6dcdb55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5268&amp;height=3512</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Arch seen on the University of Georgia's North Campus in downtown Athens amid a winter storm on Sunday morning, Jan. 5, 2026. Student parking at UGA is extremely limited. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/summer-heat-rises-in-atlanta-ahead-of-world-cup-july-4th-events/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T21:00:42.286Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T21:00:42.286Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Heat advisory issued, storms popping up as steamy July 4th weekend begins]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[fourth of july weather georgia,what is the weather in atlanta,july 4th forecast atalnta,heat index,heat advisory georgia]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F245UR3RFNF67HEAGALBG2MBUU.JPG?auth=2db6b1d9fbabdde7427ebdab065129dfbe150cbf6748d5d1367ddafb9019ee61&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People dip their feet in the water in an attempt to fight the heat at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Saturday, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/america-at-250-first-generation-americans-lean-into-their-parents-cultures/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T17:35:55.596Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T17:35:55.596Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America at 250: First-generation Americans lean into their parents’ cultures]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/L5SHKCXRUNDARCXIO5HIGL2ICI.JPG?auth=7df81180111af20d2e9a3b2b9347b89ad50f779b2292d25760dfb87b9f993706&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AJC photojournalist Arvin Temkar poses for a portrait at his home in Atlanta on June 12, 2026. (Natrice Miller/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/hawks-rookie-zuby-ejiofor-eager-to-hit-the-ground-running-in-summer-league/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T16:17:13.469Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T16:17:13.469Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks rookie Zuby Ejiofor eager ‘to hit the ground running’ in Summer League]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZLUHCFBMGRF57ABYZDY3FLGWIY.JPG?auth=84aef2be42ab6e810501e069d8bb82ee45cb8d5052a905c0567b22a61b51b8e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4681&amp;height=3121</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“You’re just understanding that, just coming in as a rookie, nothing’s going to be handed to you,” Hawks rookie Zuby Ejiofor said. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2025/11/georgia-hs-football-coaching-changes-crawford-county-hire-leaves-1-vacancy/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T15:59:54.855Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:59:54.855Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia HS football coaching changes: Crawford County hire leaves 1 vacancy ]]></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/business/2026/07/northlake-mall-sold-emory-healthcare-to-expand/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T15:15:36.354Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:15:36.354Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Northlake Mall sold; Emory Healthcare to expand]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BDMYAH4TWVD6DB4SH2RGP6W6TA.jpg?auth=43886307b527699cecf69b252ab9a42dde3c7b9872e615d4e2633e82e2133936&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5854&amp;height=3806</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emory Healthcare said it plans to expand at Northlake Mall, which was just sold. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/07/dmc-talks-peachtree-road-race-atlanta-adidas-and-run-dmcs-legacy/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T13:53:22.799Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:53:22.799Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DMC talks Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, Adidas and Run-DMC’s legacy]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Run-DMC,Darryl “DMC” McDaniels,DMC,Peachtree Road Race,Rap,Hip-hop,Atlanta,adidas]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MLTL7XU7VOHYLL2ODKAG26XWW4.jpg?auth=a1743074c92b26f964c0e43859bd52b0d8ff78a473c5a1d97d57a71e4fc95960&amp;smart=true&amp;width=500&amp;height=360</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees (from left) Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels and Joseph "Reverend Run" Simmons of Run-DMC took hip-hop from the streets to the national stage. Rolling Stone named them one of the greatest musical artists of all time. (AP file)]]></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>2026-07-03T13:44:29.656Z</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>2026-07-03T13:44:29.656Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves make roster moves ahead of weekend series with Mets]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/I6DNNDZSOGFLT6K4O6YFYSCQSY.jpg?auth=acbc00201d85a7e5aa7c2eeacd12ff11522df2edbdd6e415a41a8d5f52d4d280&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4845&amp;height=3201</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[April 10, 2021 Atlanta - Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) celebrates after he hit one run home run in the 5th inning at Truist Park on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Atlanta Braves won 5-4 over Philadelphia Phillies. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/seven-run-seventh-sinks-braves-in-loss-to-cardinals/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T12:36:37.317Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:36:37.317Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Seven-run seventh sinks Braves in loss to Cardinals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6JHRQ3REHZFHJKCZXAAH4GLIE4.jpg?auth=8bd61f2f5f39365337b71d4ad43d9a120994707ec9e8d9e8ef236c670afc6a7e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2435&amp;height=1623</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher Hurston Waldrep delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/here-are-best-times-to-beat-holiday-traffic-this-independence-day-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T12:36:07.953Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:36:07.953Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brace for holiday traffic to peak Friday during Independence Day weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/E7EWFPHISVCDJCIDUXI42JBDYM.jpg?auth=7d62efabbeb4cdde6b69a37971871bc9d4733e686d6fb8c0eb06b1400925b8d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5677&amp;height=3785</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Expect busy interstates throughout metro Atlanta on Friday ahead of Independence Day, experts say. (Ben Hendren for the AJC/file)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/american-mosaic-a-photo-essay/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T12:33:45.516Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:33:45.516Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[American mosaic: A photo essay]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KRPFIDJO5NGWBAYPAKMC2GSP3A.png?auth=0eeadba67edfcdbc25a660b5fa1dc677ff4f88fff0699e2a197cdcc204f518df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Marcie LaCerte for the AJC | Source: Arvin Temkar / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/07/georgia-among-title-favorites-hardened-by-last-years-fiery-games/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T12:15:46.277Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:15:46.277Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia among title favorites, hardened by last year’s fiery games]]></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/KJ4Z6FNVJNGLNIQTI3STMMO4CA.JPG?auth=086a9eef7f4fe33b18e4d84629835bb93a46d88ff52bdb63181fc524110f16f6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3211&amp;height=2141</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs against Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) during the second half in their NCAA game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga. Georgia won 16-9. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/america-at-250-celebrating-2-12-centuries-of-disagreeing-about-our-democracy/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T10:30:00.971Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:30:00.971Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America at 250: Celebrating 2-1/2 centuries of disagreeing about our democracy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FVNNMMS6FFCYJCJ76GAXMTUTHA.jpg?auth=69966eccbc9edb7ccd1220f97ce8b98fa2593b73105144259cdc8b08ff33c8d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2161&amp;height=1441</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ships participate in Operation Sail between the Statue of Liberty and the World Trade Center to celebrate the U.S. bicentennial in New York on July 4, 1976. (Eddie Adams/AP FILE)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/america-at-250-atlanta-created-the-model-for-civil-rights-and-prosperity/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T10:00:05.552Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:00:05.552Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America at 250: Atlanta created the model for civil rights and prosperity]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HVTAJROES3GSKZBZSBKHPMJBUU.jpg?auth=d27de689a5f3b370382f11b648402a648755e43791bbedaa401385a3da856174&amp;smart=true&amp;width=10916&amp;height=7315</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Mayor Andrew Young rides down Marietta Street in the Atlanta Olympic Day parade on Sept. 24, 1990. (Eric Williams/AJC File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/07/readers-write-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T10:00:04.793Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:00:04.793Z</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/peachtree/2026/07/what-streets-will-be-closed-for-the-2026-peachtree-road-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-03T10:00:01.94Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:00:01.94Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What streets will be closed for the 2026 Peachtree Road Race?]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[What roads are closed for the AJC Peachtree Road race?,Peachtree road race course map,When do the roads close and when will the roads reopen?,Is the Peachtree Road race happening this year?,What time does the Peachtree Road Race begin?,What time does the Peachtree Road race end?]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4526YTN3PPBFUMELB6U7G3MJUU.jpg?auth=76b4983d797b5fcf97963a7d3fe283779c3fc48f86b20a2a482d90e698752afc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta police officers man a barricade at 10th Street and Monroe Drive NE as roads are shut down for the 2019 Peachtree Road Race. 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