<?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/news/2026/06/ice-reportedly-giving-up-on-warehouse-detention-plan-in-georgia-elsewhere/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T23:11:16.87Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T23:11:16.87Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ICE reportedly giving up on warehouse detention plan in Georgia, elsewhere]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[DHS,ICE,Deportation,Immigrant detention]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/POI5WQGVONGLPMVTVNG54ESDSU.JPG?auth=823ee378e6ee57e952800ee50a4877804b8a12b9d46df8253beabcaf42839830&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5280&amp;height=2970</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A drone image shows a large warehouse near downtown Social Circle, Ga., on Monday, Jan. 6, 2026. The Trump administration considered detaining thousands of immigrants in an industrial warehouse in Social Circle, about an hour east of Atlanta.    (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/rain-from-tropical-system-could-drench-atlanta-during-world-cup-match/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T23:02:32.154Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T23:02:32.154Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tornado, flood watches issued in metro Atlanta as storm downs trees, cuts power]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[severe weather atlanta world cup,severe weather fifa fan fest]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/L5OKQXCLFJAKLBOBL4REY3KN74.jpg?auth=cc5441f0c6add32ed0b306471477bf58de80756ab7bbe9fa810c10d32859517e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7732&amp;height=5155</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Soccer fans walk in the rain to Atlanta Stadium for the South Africa vs. Czechia match on Thursday, JUne 18, 2026. 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She is joined by assistant referee Brooke Mayo (center) and Kathryn Nesbitt before the start of the Czechia vs. South Africa Group A FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/mlb-pushing-to-remove-high-school-players-from-draft-eligibility/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T22:48:40.026Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T22:48:40.026Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MLB pushing to remove high school players from draft eligibility]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3FKHWJ2RCBDGFAPKIK3WN7EPPU.JPG?auth=dd62aa65ad4dca789aacde51a09acc07a0fbc68018004b2708d39bac4d82007c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler pitches in the first inning at the Braves versus Pittsburgh Pirates game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 27, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/falcons-fill-international-spot-with-ex-saints-punter-matthew-hayball/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T21:33:03.851Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:33:03.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons fill international spot with ex-Saints punter Matthew Hayball]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RI7HYMTGAFEIFJH3WRBLDMOWAM.jpg?auth=9a1903d3347bac58feffa75102e8f2deee69cf78b0b857f171da321fcb393b70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5196&amp;height=3464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Orleans Saints place kicker Charlie Smyth and holder Matthew Hayball go through drills during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp in Metairie, La., Sunday, July 27, 2025. (Gerald Herbert/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/mike-luckovich-the-negotiator/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T21:31:42.811Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T21:31:42.811Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: The negotiator]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-13-a-suddenly-wide-open-race-in-metro-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T20:53:48.707Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:53:48.707Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 13: Lawmaker, Air Force vet vie for David Scott’s seat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LGUKVAX46JF5XPTTN2YGXINVIQ.png?auth=7cb7087e914f8c83c9c8f78771661604d2c701bb7dc33cf78387aa79ea623393&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/2026/06/why-tua-tagovailoa-says-falcons-locker-room-is-one-of-best-hes-been-part-of/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T20:50:51.84Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:50:51.84Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Tua Tagovailoa says Falcons’ locker room is one of best he’s been part of]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/P5C6FSGQIJEGNMWUAQ2XGUELGQ.jpg?auth=440fcea952524f64943bd084ecd6cd26960893d9315cc082304d48551d81f054&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3905&amp;height=2603</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa — pictured taking part in practice Monday, June 8, 2026 — says that despite starting over after six seasons with the Dolphins, he's still able to live out the dream he had as a 10-year-old of playing in the NFL. (Erik S. Lesser for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/with-redistricting-shelved-georgia-lawmakers-focus-on-a-vote-counting-mess/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T20:47:50.52Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:47:50.52Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With redistricting shelved, Georgia lawmakers focus on a vote-counting mess]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Secretary of State,Georgia,politics,QR codes,Dominion Voting Systems,Liberty Vote]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HHGGHUCW65FKTJ67NLQWWKMJ4E.jpg?auth=797373173ee6b43f6b11d9136813e09bd0c16ea590b024d77565abb8ecef9b5e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Activists opposed to redistricting, including Marjorie Pak, gather at a press conference before the state legislature convenes for a special session in Atlanta on June 17, 2026. After Georgia Republican leaders announced that they wouldn’t redraw the state’s political maps during the session, state Sen. Max Burns, R-Sylvania, introduced legislation to delay an implementation date to end counting votes with QR codes. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-set-their-starting-rotation-for-3-game-series-against-the-brewers/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T20:06:14.066Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:06:14.066Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves set their starting rotation for 3-game series against the Brewers  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Y3IIGVE5TFFWTBU6DKDTXNMZTU.JPG?auth=b399288c5867b0acb811f263d4aa702a3523745b6d3dfed846ba574c14a9093b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4270&amp;height=2847</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers a pitch 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/2026/06/with-one-swing-kolby-branch-put-an-exclamation-point-on-his-uga-legacy/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T20:01:16.527Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T20:01:16.527Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With one swing, Kolby Branch put an exclamation point on his UGA legacy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WQTWUTNKTFGOPPCHDRYS3KMEHM.JPG?auth=1aa61d3b155170386f600a926d12d848c3ad0528f78e425eeb84691aa5953675&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs infielder Kolby Branch signals as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/atlanta-is-finally-checking-the-world-cup-off-its-list/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T19:54:14.89Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:54:14.89Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta is finally checking the World Cup off its list]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VYOBHVZFZ5AWFAR4M6D7AFPYAM.jpg?auth=3b2b5a2322bee57e9eb3918930aa1473ca3867a309061246f7953e08a52a7083&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3236&amp;height=2167</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[South Africa players celebrate Teboho Mokoena tying the game with a penalty kick during the second half against Czechia in the World Cup at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/world-cup-atlantas-opening-match-traffic-tickets-fan-fest-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T19:43:44.43Z</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>2026-06-18T19:43:44.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup Atlanta: South Africa scores late equalizer against Czechia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B3LOINCQFRBBTHYTPKIYNZE7KQ.jpg?auth=3117b732d8bc0a1bb7eef3910b32c5644d2c6d27e971c02e3421c8b99f4437fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3267&amp;height=2184</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena (left) drives the ball past Czechia’s Tomas Soucek during their World Cup match on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/in-season-of-records-and-sour-power-georgia-proves-powerhouse-potential/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T19:30:49.31Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T19:30:49.31Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In season of records and Sour Power, Georgia proves ‘powerhouse’ potential]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,university of georgia,georgia bulldogs,uga,college world series,wes johnson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/V7MEWSP7DJESHFUQONA2LMJG6I.jpg?auth=10b93f6cc0f4689ae181dcbc5c451b17aa2614fd6fe1bee17837fe91e270df02&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2837&amp;height=1891</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps receives sour candy after scoring a run at Foley Field on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Athens. This year, the Bulldogs won the SEC Tournament title for the first time in program history. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-fan-jimmie-boulware-attends-500th-consecutive-home-game/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T18:40:46.622Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:40:46.622Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves fan Jimmie Boulware attends 500th consecutive home game]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGYHTQKSGRALRF24EYQG7D7FFI.jpeg?auth=9297c0eca82581f569a7c8564d6dc181dbfac38954916a257a0b2f806a731a4a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=500&amp;height=640</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Long-time Braves fan Jimmie Boulware and his granddaughter Oakley hang out with Blooper. (Photo courtesy of Jimmie Boulware)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/hawks-could-find-a-steal-with-the-23rd-pick-in-the-nba-draft/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T18:40:36.605Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:40:36.605Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hawks could find a steal with the 23rd pick in the NBA draft]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XN2BGBVOMZCPFCJONP32XPUCE4.jpg?auth=7407a98226f5f3d3e753c7803ea7c0fbf78b4f69f641b4dfaee07eb44a74a01f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=696</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hawks guard Tyronn Lue (right) drives against Grizzlies guard Damon Stoudamire during the third quarter Friday, March 9, 2007, in Atlanta. (Gregory Smith/AP) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/after-east-palestine-crash-a-rail-safety-win-but-health-questions-remain/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T18:35:03.317Z</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>2026-06-18T18:35:03.317Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After East Palestine crash, a rail safety win but health questions remain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UNMCIHBTSRTJ3O3MZBRNLLA3T4.JPG?auth=c34f4e52c3260873825d2b14548e29e43442192922cc2379ff23d88ac5827435&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A sign greeted visitors, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in East Palestine, Ohio, nearly a year after a Norfolk Southern train derailment left the community reeling. (Matt Freed for the AJC)]]></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>2026-06-18T18:34:14.87Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:34:14.87Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Giants-Braves rained out Thursday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F6TQK6KBLJGBFE7VVSERON44AM.jpg?auth=adeb9d324863d1c73e1be7962444829875432c0cfbbcc782b6a3902bd021c9b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2370&amp;height=1334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves grounds crew take water off the tarp covering the field in the sixth inning of a baseball game in rain delay between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/06/lil-nas-x-on-his-bipolar-disorder-diagnosis-im-smelling-the-roses/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T18:20:52.955Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:20:52.955Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lil Nas X on his bipolar disorder diagnosis: ‘I’m smelling the roses’ ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[lil nas x,artist,music,mental health]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YIFES546PFCKNNLIG2WECHCD2M.jpg?auth=1798320899aebff2befa2adb5aefc801c03d834cfa51ef99f192760353afc632&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3813&amp;height=2542</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lil Nas X arrives at the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-16/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T18:19:10.577Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:19:10.577Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[readers write,opinion]]></news:keywords></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/business/2026/06/enticed-by-prime-skyline-real-estate-bank-selects-midtown-for-new-hq/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T18:06:28.368Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T18:06:28.368Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Enticed by prime skyline real estate, bank selects Midtown for new HQ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DJ6BE6F2W5A53MDGBRTLRWXBXM.JPG?auth=a842396a03d3745d9ef04a8b37d9a214b77cf7835dd7864865200b6fa6cd10cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pinnacle Financial Partners announced Thursday it would lease 165,000 square feet of space in the Ten Twenty Spring building in Midtown, pictured here on June 18, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-2-bishop-avoids-primary-challenge-in-sw-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T17:31:26.75Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:31:26.75Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 2: Bishop seeks 18th term in SW Georgia]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Sanford Bishop]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GEWCOXGY7BAZ7MG3IUR25LPWBY.png?auth=a45ee1d16b092358a8c34450596aad95d2704d3860391e142451032f082181a5&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/business/2026/06/sandwich-chain-tops-chick-fil-a-in-annual-customer-satisfaction-survey/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T16:55:31.302Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:55:31.302Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sandwich chain tops Chick-fil-A in annual customer satisfaction survey]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NSVE7ZL7PZDEZBZH2CKOG3EHAQ.jpg?auth=979c5c124ede8458fe5e3a32a473e77892e94946c0b04c803ee4874becf88c17&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5382&amp;height=3588</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Convention attendees visit an Atlanta Chick-fil-A on Friday, May 22, 2026. Jersey Mike's knocked the College Park-based chain from No. 1 in the American Customer Satisfaction Index after Chick-fil-A topped the survey for 11 years. (Tyler Sun for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/06/fathers-day-knowledge-is-power-when-it-comes-to-mens-health/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T16:45:06.161Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:45:06.161Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Father’s Day: Knowledge is power when it comes to men’s health]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EAWG2RQPHJGQRJNHSJXVNIJ7E4.jpeg?auth=b14a511822665b9d1e486ab2a99ba37939804a477f73886d053d4f8fe30d5562&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr. Scott Miller, a longtime urologist with Wellstar Health System, talks with a patient about men's health. (Courtesy of Wellstar Health System)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-11-surprise-retirement-sets-off-scramble-in-atlanta-suburbs/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T16:32:46.302Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:32:46.302Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 11: Surprise retirement creates open seat in NW Georgia]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Barry Loudermilk]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OWMWX5JNV5D6BFXTIBF73YIJ2M.png?auth=19e5ab7a54b47bf227c5697a1879dfafd428470ceb8ca7bf994e5d299d69bb72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/6-atlanta-pop-ups-you-cant-miss-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T15:24:24.962Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:24:24.962Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[6 Atlanta pop-ups you can’t miss this week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[punk foodie,atlanta popups,atlanta pop-ups,things to do this week,things to do in atlanta,poutine atlanta,where to get poutine in atlanta,pat's poutine,gathered grounds atlanta,gathered grounds pop up,charm omakase atlanta,he cooks atlanta,he cooks pop up,fools errand atlanta,fools errand barrel proof,phew's pies,pizza omakase atlanta,atlanta pizza omakase]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3QD3KIEELZAZHNENBR373H2NFI.jpg?auth=5c4bb775e6ebbdad6cc47ef2e4e8c69703250e73ab64847a39e08e2edaeb500d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5737&amp;height=4403</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Phew’s Pies’ Matthew Foster. (Courtesy of Maven Visions)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/atlantas-coffee-scene-6-cafes-with-strong-international-influences/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T15:14:19.141Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:14:19.141Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s coffee scene: 6 cafes with strong international influences]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta coffee shops,atlanta coffee scene,coffee in atlanta,atlanta coffee,best coffee atlanta,best coffee shops atlanta,haraz coffee house,golden drops cafe,best coffee decatur,white windmill atlanta,white windmill bakery,quynh cafe atlanta,quynh cafe,buena gente cuban bakery,buena gente decatur,baladi coffee kennesaw,the chai box,postern coffee,postern atlanta,opo coffee decatur,coffee events atlanta,barista league,barista league atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DLQGHT7DTRBFJEJS2WILEOUVMY.jpg?auth=8b5f5fe1c0d7f3ff2e282265657285391f375e522e03569f9aff694877b64045&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1495</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[You can find a pistachio latte at Haraz Coffee Roasters, a Yemeni-style coffee house, in Midtown. (Henri Hollis/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/whats-at-stake-in-the-south-africa-and-czechia-world-cup-game-in-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T15:05:40.419Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T15:05:40.419Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What’s at stake in the South Africa and Czechia World Cup game in Atlanta?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VXSMETLAYFADBGXZXZLA37X3PE.jpg?auth=2c1faaee3ec891279ace40a1154c8e7751c09e99094f5711ff075b8077874118&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5808&amp;height=3872</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[First half stats displayed on the screen tduring first half of Spain vs. Cape Verde Group H match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/amazing-being-able-to-represent-my-city-why-falcons-traded-for-wanya-morris/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T14:53:14.87Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:53:14.87Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Amazing being able to represent my city’: Why Falcons traded for Wanya Morris]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6GR2GRFIAZBPJLC6JAP2NDUQYI.JPG?auth=c1ca2997acf88b61859824054af0303506aaa072af542770e250c2d8600a7cde&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3535&amp;height=2357</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Offensive tackle Wanya Morris celebrates the Chiefs' Super Bowl win over the 49ers in February 2024. (John Locher/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/everything-wes-johnson-said-after-georgias-season-ended-wednesday-to-oklahoma/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T14:44:05.61Z</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>2026-06-18T14:44:05.61Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Everything Wes Johnson said after Georgia’s season ended Wednesday to Oklahoma]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,university of georgia,georgia bulldogs,uga,wes johnson,college world series]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7KAOZHPCYBDFXANAUZPHHA2YFM.JPG?auth=5630a220d13a9563fb6007ac62271f57894410c226e658a3b122d6d0dbfae0fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5172&amp;height=3510</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia baseball coach Wes Johnson stands for the national anthem before a College World Series winner’s bracket game against Oklahoma on Monday, June 15, 2025, in Omaha, Neb. (Cody Chaffins/DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/whole-world-theatre-co-founder-now-voices-mrs-potato-head-in-toy-story-5/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T14:34:32.74Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:34:32.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Whole World Theatre co-founder now voices Mrs. Potato Head in ‘Toy Story 5′]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DCPCBIPL5JF2ZMAHFPZFTFESBM.jpg?auth=56a7a6bee6504172b0fb11c0447865eeff80c18757d55abdfd368195a4843617&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1800&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Atlantan and a co-founder of Whole World Theatre, Anna Vocino, is the voice of Mrs. Potato Head in "Toy Story 5," which premieres this week. Estelle Harris, who voiced the character in the first four installments of the franchise, died in 2022. (Courtesy of Anna Vocino, Disney)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/contests/2026/06/ajc-discover-dekalb-giveaway-official-rules/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T14:07:10.636Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:07:10.636Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AJC DISCOVER DEKALB GIVEAWAY — OFFICIAL RULES]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/ai-slop-resolution-seeks-to-reel-in-citys-use-of-artificial-intelligence/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T14:04:40.599Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T14:04:40.599Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘AI slop’ resolution seeks to reel in city’s use of artificial intelligence]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Atlanta,Kelsea Bond,Jason Winston,Artificial Intelligence,Summerhill,Olympic Cauldron,Campanile Building,Midtown]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3NRVVRHSNNB5JPBDMJCJ5RFCTU.jpg?auth=6036ac6873dcfaeda00e92739a0a4c133e31a14a113ef322e26c74afe5e9a7d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=658&amp;height=370</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This image of teenagers at a skating rink, posted on the city of Atlanta's Instagram, is AI-generated, the city said. Council members passed a resolution this week seeking to reel in the city's use of artificial intelligence in communications intended for public distribution. (City of Atlanta Instagram)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/marta-to-feds-crime-prevention-strategies-are-working/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T13:48:33.799Z</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>2026-06-18T13:48:33.799Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MARTA to feds: Crime prevention strategies are working]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[MARTA,World Cup,Federal investigation]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/M6J6NQVV35BSZBXSP5R3RB2I5Q.jpg?auth=171f2df5ef0f6605a13bd97b42acaedb5bf721f3d26682a914222900c822838b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=9504&amp;height=6336</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MARTA police respond to a shooting on a train at Midtown station on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/06/11-summer-festivals-in-metro-atlanta-to-help-you-beat-the-heat/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T13:37:21.434Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:37:21.434Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[11 summer festivals in metro Atlanta to help you beat the heat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UP42AIUKIZG3XLK6GVRUR3P4EY.jpg?auth=59cedf35f74ca76f2cb7466fd0b6fdfc70e3421167e051e8a183bd105b661762&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2202</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival brings regional musicians, vendors, entertainers and a 5K race to Atlanta’s oldest park. (Courtesy of the Grant Park Conservancy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/surreal-capitol-return-hints-at-georgias-shifting-political-landscape/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T13:35:02.593Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:35:02.593Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Surreal Capitol return hints at Georgia’s shifting political landscape]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JZCZOSCMXBG55BOZX7TUWBWRL4.jpg?auth=d2c5efbaaa2501afa4773eb05ffce4035d956c3a2fb219a13367b1e11daa2077&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An activist holds a "Restore Voting Rights" sign at a news conference before the state Legislature convenes for a special session at the Capitol on Wednesday. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/georgia-flinched-on-gerrymandering-but-redistricting-shouldnt-be-rushed/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T13:27:22.192Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:27:22.192Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia flinched on gerrymandering, but redistricting shouldn’t be rushed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K2J3QKPNBVDDXGX2HFEAYGNPOY.jpg?auth=f4568e937d93ae94fd05d430cb3d7d436769e2da3a56f3924483aaf93ac1b058&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Activists opposed to redistricting, including Martha Jean Schindler, gather at a press conference before the state legislature convenes for a special session in Atlanta on June 17, 2026. Georgia Republican leaders later announced that they wouldn’t redraw the state’s political maps during the session. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/bottoms-looks-to-put-healthcare-access-at-center-of-governors-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T13:23:11.706Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:23:11.706Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bottoms looks to put healthcare access at center of governor’s race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FABWGJJ77VAB5ETOAN4QOKE6AA.jpg?auth=78897835c4be9ed216750afdffbb04c54111d9721c5594de37e81604222852d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6365&amp;height=4101</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Atlanta mayor and Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigns outside of a shuttered rural hospital in Commerce, Georgia, on June 17, 2026. (Riley Bunch/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/democrats-warn-georgia-redistricting-fight-is-far-from-over/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T13:22:23.338Z</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>2026-06-18T13:22:23.338Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Democrats warn Georgia redistricting fight is far from over]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N37XBHJLAVGEJPJSPRVV54ER7A.JPG?auth=4dec99949995e7e1cae9cf66bcbeb1757ea03ac8b7217e698d7581777a1f1de1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Protestors stand on the steps of the Geogria Capitol building  in Atlanta during the Georgia legialtive special session on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/what-kirby-smarts-history-tells-us-about-georgias-recruiting-change/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T13:15:52.27Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:15:52.27Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What Kirby Smart’s history tells us about Georgia’s recruiting change]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AMSTWLGULVFXFCX56PGX37OXFI.jpg?auth=28d4b5dd1f77d1e560f8932a1242551077062fb87390baacb5407edd26a46407&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3123&amp;height=2206</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia center Zykie Helton (55) blocks Georgia Quintavius Johnson (3) during 2026 G-Day spring football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/power-still-missing-georgia-eliminated-from-college-world-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T13:11:53.63Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:11:53.63Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Power still missing, Georgia eliminated from College World Series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2FINBZULWBDBREESBWRS247ZCY.jpg?auth=bb34dce01c930c74c353eba91cb342a8c470c6d748bd417718a8bf6d231dfd49&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia's Daniel Jackson runs to first base during an NCAA super regional game against Mississippi State on June 7, 2026 in Athens, Ga. He was named national player of the year this season. (Stew Milne/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/06/southern-hospitality-has-a-dark-past-heres-how-it-rebranded-itself/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T13:08:21Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:08:21Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Southern hospitality has a dark past. Here’s how it rebranded itself.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[lifestyle,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F06-11-2026%2Ft_3b830f469b67494d8aa098fd6146d61c_name_20250827_DailyVerticals_SouthernCharm_251202_COS_V11_KJR_Copy_01_00_00_10_16_Still010.jpg?auth=750214ed229564a71d5b75702e76712ba36eb7a26dd7a795562e3eb6e99bb047&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/the-win-column-4-reasons-the-braves-will-be-ok/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T13:06:05.909Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:06:05.909Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Win Column: 4 reasons the Braves will be OK]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZSZH5YY4RFDQTAPNTALD3WTN3E.png?auth=8db1f188e9415ac8ee36e700358e3c7359b0dfed737a922825f7f1507a4e78ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1762&amp;height=986</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-drop-third-straight-with-7-5-loss-to-giants/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T12:27:59.289Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:27:59.289Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves drop third straight with 7-5 loss to Giants]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2XAGHMW6ORHB5J4IIUG7FIRIP4.jpg?auth=a9506cfdef7d75ee3185c3ed8811cf9b26b341695714daded39ea23c1b628b92&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2900&amp;height=1933</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher JR Ritchie delivers to a San Francisco Giants batter on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Atlanta. 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In 2015, he commemorated the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday by joining hands with President Barack Obama and his family and leading a march. Other survivors of Bloody Sunday helped lead the procession. The event included a rare joint appearance by Obama and President George W. Bush, who also attended. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/morehouse-medical-school-ceo-health-and-wealth-go-hand-in-hand-in-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T10:32:22.762Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:32:22.762Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morehouse medical school CEO: Health and wealth go hand-in-hand in Atlanta]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DFEFGZMP2RFSTJJBRGUEW4N2WA.JPG?auth=6470d7e439f4dc1c29d0553c116590063747160d687ad978a4d6ef20e9772637&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr. Mari Chiles reacts to her family holding up signs for her after receiving her diploma during the graduation ceremony at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta in May. In 2023, the medical school partnered with Ernst & Young and Fulton County to examine healthcare access across the region. (Ben Gray for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/a-decade-after-pulse-massacre-heres-whats-changed-for-lgbtq-americans/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T10:31:42.67Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:31:42.67Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A decade after Pulse massacre, here’s what’s changed for LGBTQ+ Americans]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NTQPH3LPOJASTJI5H7V3DFSPTA.jpg?auth=5a5041f0abd11469e1a172c1a3e512c9b821039a7c161468d8899db0178aa287&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5547&amp;height=3498</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A person reads about the prayer ribbons honoring those killed in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting at Orlando City Hall, in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-then-and-now/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T10:30:09.971Z</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>2026-06-18T10:30:09.971Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Then and now]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-house-leaders-nix-redistricting-plans-over-fears-of-energizing-democrats/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T10:23:02.732Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:23:02.732Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Republican leaders nix redistricting plans amid pushback]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NT7VAUF4BRBYPNDSWUGRO6QFEI.jpg?auth=df4982f7f8fb477f2a9305185b223bd0994411a6d86cea4d837d63f607795ae8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III  (left) and House Speaker Jon Burns hold a news conference at the Capitol in Atlanta on Wednesday. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/03/15-family-friendly-events-in-atlanta-this-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T10:00:01.432Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T10:00:01.432Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[weekend events,family-friendly,things to do,metro Atlanta,Atlanta,festivals,plants amd flowers,cars,parades,concerts]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2FBXIYLQNFBGFEXYEYBSRH5YNI.png?auth=bf007becf6bb1d6a2603a5dd37f8b23cd089ea2b1df9245dd4bb03bc740af0be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1100&amp;height=631</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Atlanta Beltline Fest, scheduled for June 20-21 in Pittsburgh Yards, includes a parade, World Cup match screenings, cultural performances and more. 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(Courtesy of From the Well)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/ai-may-threaten-some-jobs-but-skilled-trades-still-have-workforce-shortage/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T09:00:02.863Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T09:00:02.863Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AI may threaten some jobs, but skilled trades still have workforce shortage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5AR5KKGF55DWXIKXTFGQUPZGZY.JPG?auth=9cce4af0e9c23b17bc6192abae1e45cc2aa52002db4b3e268bace8861aad8f6b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4503&amp;height=3002</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[During the welding event at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, competitors are tested on hands-on technical abilities and workforce readiness skills at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/gov-brian-kemp-is-election-nights-biggest-loser/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T23:45:41.927Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T23:45:41.927Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp is election night’s biggest loser]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NL3F7WWTIFBKLLPFVQA2E4HTR4.jpg?auth=fc7b14d8dcf93370997dc680622139b4065fcd1ac759f9adf7d7dc14a2f7c313&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4913&amp;height=3275</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp campaigned for Derek Dooley for U.S. Senate. (Daniel Varnado/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/5-takeaways-from-falcons-mandatory-minicamp/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T22:21:57.122Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T22:21:57.122Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 takeaways from Falcons’ mandatory minicamp]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YIUBLPEHXRFMBIJ2WZ577P7EYA.jpg?auth=1dd97bb12a52328945302e633e6b53e45279cb2d2b40e6ec357c531427c0df33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4801&amp;height=3201</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons running back Bijan Robinson — pictured working out Monday, June 8, 2026 — caught a touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at mandatory minicamp in Flowery Branch. 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(Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-go-quietly-in-7-2-loss-to-the-giants/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T21:09:34.829Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:09:34.829Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves go quietly in 7-2 loss to Giants; 1-5 in last 6 games]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BGCDT5II6NBMNFVQU5GEMDPWFA.jpg?auth=3df5446af5633354e76e502f7f2f74069000e0196241a646d923427b411b2803&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Giants pitcher Robbie Ray delivers a pitch against the Braves during the third inning Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/04/us-house-district-1-open-seat-sparks-a-14-way-battle-along-georgia-coast/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T21:05:59.443Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T21:05:59.443Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. House District 1: Trump-backed Republican faces Democratic organizer]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[politics,government,georgia,primary election]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NWFSSJQS3JE3BF5V7MZ4KPPILY.png?auth=0ec2203c76e5e08915be95042b4d956958428e0af597b2f564e01610bea4eeb3&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/2026/06/georgia-baseball-is-back-gordon-beckham-credits-wes-johnson-for-cws-run/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T20:46:05.786Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:46:05.786Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Georgia baseball is back’: Gordon Beckham credits Wes Johnson for CWS run]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ANQAQHQYPJDFRJ2MPKKUSU6EXA.jpg?auth=5c41597be6e4ca30d3158058db445761f32068c7a422285e85dece92ec80cf39&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3674&amp;height=2449</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Wes Johnson (left) gives a fist pump to catcher Brennan Hudson (28) after his solo home run during the third inning of Game 2 of their NCAA Super Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/report-location-for-georgia-florida-state-2028-game-revealed/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T20:31:44.361Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:31:44.361Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Report: Location for Georgia-Florida State 2028 game revealed]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MSYROGOHQ3BYSA667FMFY6C7UA.JPG?auth=d7ae630093182641a254a598b0f11406610e09c3af39b90628bd361b48b11031&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3964&amp;height=2643</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The last time Georgia and Florida State played was in the Orange Bowl in 2023, when the Bulldogs' Daylen Everette (top center), Raylen Wilson (center left) and Malaki Starks (right) rolled over Kentron Poitier (center bottom) and the Seminoles, 63-3. (Jason Getz/AJC 2023)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/brian-kemps-political-gambles-crumble-in-dual-defeats/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T20:18:14.646Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T20:18:14.646Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brian Kemp’s political gambles crumble in dual defeats ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KX7GBLMOTBB3ZJYOELS5NQRVE4.jpg?auth=2aa13033c61b6860764b37c2ee10a7bf3d84b2b0d05df8290c8808004e2c9d75&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4988&amp;height=3325</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp addresses supporters while campaigning for U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley in downtown Carrollton on Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/can-the-hawks-find-luck-with-no-8-nba-draft-pick-heres-what-history-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T19:37:07.323Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:37:07.323Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can the Hawks find luck with No. 8 NBA draft pick? Here’s what history says.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EG2HJFGBK3WSVDHESJPVHH4EVI.jpg?auth=26f8b957c297104de0dba47b7901219f1d17b55e03bd81caf1881ded6a3b0c19&amp;smart=true&amp;width=500&amp;height=347</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Hawks guard Jamal Crawford was a former No. 8 pick in the NBA draft and he had a solid career. (AJC FILE)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/equinox-luxury-fitness-center-picks-buckhead-for-first-georgia-location/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T19:33:31.667Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:33:31.667Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Equinox luxury fitness center picks Buckhead for first Georgia location]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/D5ZTEGKU3BGTBK6AHHU6GLZVUI.jpg?auth=82ba229cdcccc26137f87234d6140b871f58bfeca5648a54f19e485d79b3e7b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5760&amp;height=3840</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Luxury fitness lifestyle gym Equinox will be launching its first Georgia location in Buckhead Village in 2027. (Courtesy of Jamestown)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/convicted-felon-charged-in-pregnant-womans-killing-in-dekalb-police-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T19:13:26.063Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:13:26.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Convicted felon charged in pregnant woman’s killing in DeKalb, police say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[convicted felon charged with murder in georgia,pregnant woman killed in dekalb county]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PLWT2DGDYJBFJDYRLP53PMCA7M.jpg?auth=8ec2c7bf4ff3b47f1e3d69cfd019c9a5d7b0cd49bfa74ea84c7779874459b478&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1536&amp;height=867</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shakiya Pridgen, who was 40 weeks pregnant, was asleep when she was shot through her window, DeKalb County officials said. (Photo courtesy of GoFundMe)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/fan-demand-leads-dream-to-move-their-barbie-game-day-to-state-farm-arena/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T18:22:04.772Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:22:04.772Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Fan demand’ leads Dream to move their Barbie Game Day to State Farm Arena]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GEK6TNYQXNG5JDG34CUTY4IXVQ.jpg?auth=1c7747fc05b8719edde5863aee373233b77a3e560ffaa3a3faa5298145d0e1b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4617&amp;height=3233</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese reacts after scoring during the first half in a WNBA basketball game at Gateway Center Arena on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/mike-luckovich-unsavory-reflection/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T18:14:58.016Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:14:58.016Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Unsavory reflection]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[mike luckovich,opinion,political satire]]></news:keywords></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/kick-it-czech-republic-vs-south-africa/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T18:10:43.002Z</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>2026-06-17T18:10:43.002Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kick It: Czech Republic vs. South Africa]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7C7UZVFTKJAUHG6OWCZY6D3HNY.png?auth=dca14daf8f7604001b79cf8f19abe85eee2549c8be2f8b751301554f99d52540&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2401&amp;height=1401</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgias-gritty-win-over-texas-shows-again-it-can-win-in-a-multitude-of-ways/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T16:56:11.774Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:56:11.774Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s gritty win over Texas shows again it ‘can win in a multitude of ways’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7LXTIVOCF5G67NRW3TME27G7NU.jpg?auth=9677faa0828af0259e0bd2aca5a3b08a2150c658f965de7b94275d336e9a4b6f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4138&amp;height=2758</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia infielder Tre Phelps hits a double in the fifth inning during the elimination game against Texas in Omaha. The Bulldogs won 2-0. (Vera Nieuwenhuis/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/06/collins-takes-aim-at-ossoff-in-gop-runoff-victory-speech/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T16:36:03Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:36:03Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Collins takes aim at Ossoff in GOP runoff victory speech]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[politics-ajc,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F06-17-2026%2Ft_a1c7ffce206c4a37a1fc053d4879150b_name_20260617_DailyVerticals_CollinsGOP_SenateVictory_V2_00_00_02_13_Still001.jpg?auth=e3d09f945bc4fc4b1b55d26f4d87761da097c532b73d5d825f5ee28d59059904&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-runoff-election-key-races-candidates-and-what-voters-need-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T16:20:15.185Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:20:15.185Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia runoffs: Live updates on election aftermath, redistricting special session]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[politics,government,georgia,primary runoff,live updates]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ARPJI5ZSRJDZVMTA4KKPMEUCRE.jpg?auth=528945c8a5c5b79e51566f6f5544ce178164719b2011195ce0ec61d51af2641d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4702&amp;height=2645</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The ballots are counted and the lineups are clear. Stay with the AJC as we help you make sense of what happened during Georgia’s primary runoffs and what comes next. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/following-runoffs-early-clashes-preview-heated-fall-campaign/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:54:46.874Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:54:46.874Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Following runoffs, early clashes preview heated fall campaign]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DGVA5EIZHBA63AXQ4MWC66UTM4.JPG?auth=f2bd97a4df1aa17f127e0cb591e0ef2bfb788fe62a28d28f018da488948eea9e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5702&amp;height=3801</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[GOP gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson speaks to his supporters at his election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North on Tuesday. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/lawmakers-must-delay-georgias-election-overhaul-during-special-session/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:47:43.179Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:47:43.179Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lawmakers must delay Georgia’s election overhaul during special session]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[politics,government,voting,georgia elections,opinion]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5PAMNASGYRHFPOVI2NPFZIMUOU.jpg?auth=792035b9a5320977603861124be6543a093d9f1688a9649567c2676588284691&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6103&amp;height=4069</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman casts her ballot at the Trinity United Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Austell. Our elections are too important to take big chances or rush untested solutions, guest columnist Joseph Kirk writes. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/v-103s-big-tigger-denies-what-he-calls-allegations-and-accusations/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:42:02.913Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:42:02.913Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[V-103’s Big Tigger denies what he calls ‘allegations and accusations’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GSAPU6PWJBGVZMO5LLFWVGR6AY.jpg?auth=bd6ffa938dadc5fd3b35ab953e22980f369579bdf5e6efb3a6ee25d13dfc14d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2624</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Big Tigger attends One MusicFest at Atlanta's Central Park in 2022. (Ronald R. Williams III/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/new-black-roller-derby-team-won-the-gold-but-its-bigger-victory-is-inclusion/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:10:20.949Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:10:20.949Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Black roller derby team won the gold, but its bigger victory is inclusion]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[black derby collective,atlanta roller derby,Blaque jac,Blaxel Rose,Queen loseyateefa,WFTDA,Team Black Diaspora,Fuego Latino roller derby,Team Indigenous]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T672ZN24MJGWLMLBKJBWJXOVQE.jpg?auth=ef2bbd4c502b3e7f655da8ee1cdf50c3405f9267e9ae1b06c837cb683fa78e98&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5701&amp;height=3207</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Black Derby Collective took on the Florida-based Riptide Roller Derby during a playoff bout in Columbia, South Carolina, in May. Black Derby Collective is a new team that was sanctioned in September 2025. The team of all-Black players took gold in regional playoffs and will advance to the global championship in Sweden this fall. (Courtesy of Ethan Trewhitt)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/what-we-learned-from-first-day-of-falcons-mandatory-minicamp/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:07:08.99Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:07:08.99Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What we learned from first day of Falcons mandatory minicamp]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MCB6NEY6JVBWDA2FRG2RTXSVLA.jpg?auth=ee1ae094fc0d9667940553d1433cb4534da0474e1d8ccc47564fe282bf076607&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3549&amp;height=2366</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (left) and Tua Tagovailoa practice in May. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/the-math-wont-work-trading-property-for-sales-taxes-hurts-ga-communities/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:03:11.457Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:03:11.457Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The math won’t work. Trading property for sales taxes hurts Ga. communities. ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CAA72JLAABF3PB2JM6QNREMIRA.jpg?auth=a34babe2a6793ff589f2e0872f43f66a3d12d1ab4745ecffeb75de2461ad0552&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Representatives watch the voting board following a vote on a property tax bill at the House of Representatives on Sine Die, the last day of the legislature, at the Capitol in Atlanta on April 2, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/falcons-training-camp-schedule-includes-9-open-to-public-practices/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:01:09.118Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:01:09.118Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons training camp schedule includes 9 open-to-public practices]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UXFCQ7Z57FDT7MEQBJLLXAVGEQ.jpg?auth=d6f286a3673555cd21460a697944fc68094527d10bcc505aab4c50574bc57ea6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5392&amp;height=3592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons wide receiver Drake London (center) runs a drill during an OTA workout at the team's training facility Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Flowery Branch. Atlanta finishes mandatory minicamp Wednesday and will return for training camp six weeks later. 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(Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/keisha-lance-bottoms-is-in-for-a-very-different-race-against-rick-jackson/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:19:53.552Z</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>2026-06-17T13:19:53.552Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Keisha Lance Bottoms is in for a very different race against Rick Jackson ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3WAZIQFI7NDINPXXN72LGVM33M.JPG?auth=12f49683f60ee31af447d74c26bdadbdf49e8d3622bf6455bf5712869524bbf9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5176&amp;height=3451</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson greets supporters at his primary elections runoff party Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North in Atlanta. 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(Natrice Miller/ AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/whos-providing-alternative-medicine-in-georgia-and-what-they-can-cant-do/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:56:40.468Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:56:40.468Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who’s providing alternative medicine in Georgia, and what they can, can’t do]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GF3MAJMPD5C35G7I4MUHTRI7FU.png?auth=f91260424a1492293522535dc6313beccd61417c20bfc9cc33120a681d30df87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Broly Su / AJC | Source: Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-scrapes-by-texas-to-keep-season-alive-at-college-world-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:32:23.126Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:32:23.126Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia scrapes by Texas to keep season alive at College World Series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DWR6BVHY7VAXJFFY7XTZTUJ52E.jpg?auth=4014290c20b96faed1d62724d2d212da856c942e62474d0e17fab4f8f0541a64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4498&amp;height=2998</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia pitcher Justin Byrd (5) reacts after an NCAA baseball College World Series elimination game against Texas, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in Omaha, Neb. 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