Sunday, March 1, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 2007, severe storms spawned at least 14 tornadoes across central Georgia, killing people in Taylor and Sumter counties and causing major damage, including an EF3 tornado that tore through the Americus area.

Do you think your neighbors are friendly? See which Atlanta-area neighborhood was named the friendliest in a new report in today's Et Cetera.

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Atlanta Running Legend Dies at 80

Jeff Galloway, the Atlanta running legend who won the first Peachtree Road Race in 1970 and competed for the 1972 U.S. Olympic team, has died at age 80 after suffering a stroke.

Galloway was honored with a memorial run and a moment of silence on the Atlanta Beltline earlier this week.

Beyond his competitive career, Galloway was known for developing the run-walk-run strategy, which alternates running and walking to help reduce injury and fatigue.

"His run/walk training philosophy empowered millions—making the sport more accessible, sustainable, and welcoming for all. Not only was he a champion, he was a colleague, a coach, and a friend to so many in our community," the Atlanta Track Club said in a statement.

Gold Bar Scam Prompts Police Raids

Milani Jewelers, located on DeKalb Industrial Way in Decatur, was raided by law enforcement last week as part of a multi-state investigation into a $50 million gold bar fraud scheme.

Fraudsters posing as law enforcement would contact victims, primarily senior citizens, and pressure them into withdrawing cash and purchasing gold, which is then handed to couriers.

Investigators allege the gold acquired from victims was later moved through a network of businesses, including the Decatur store, where it was laundered into jewelry. The jewelry was then sold to customers or smuggled out of the U.S.

Twenty people have been arrested so far in connection with the case.

$5M for Georgia Tech's Aerospace Engineering

The Delta Air Lines Foundation has donated $5 million towards the construction of a new Aerospace Engineering Building at Georgia Tech in Atlanta.

The planned facility will house the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering.

The institution enrolls more than 2,300 students and was ranked the best publicly funded aerospace engineering graduate program in the nation in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report.

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➤ Statewide: The Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill that would prohibit students from using cell phones and similar personal devices during the school day at all public high schools, building on an existing K‑8 ban. (More)

➤ Milton: The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office reported that Nathan Smith, the son of music artist Lil Jon, died in an accidental drowning in a pond near his home after taking psilocybin mushrooms. (More)

➤ Clayton County: The Arena at Southlake, a $117 million, 8,000-seat entertainment venue featuring a rooftop terrace, VIP lounge, and recording studio, is set to open this month. (More)

➤ Lawrenceville: A kitchen fire at the Oxford Apartments on Club Lakes Parkway destroyed several units and displaced 26 residents on Friday; no injuries were reported. (More)

➤ Norcross: Security footage shows two individuals repeatedly entering a Public Works building and stealing more than $8,500 worth of lawn equipment. Authorities have charged the suspects in connection with the theft. (See Video)

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➤ Georgia cornerback Daylen Everette impressed scouts with a blazing 4.38 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine on Friday. (Watch Video)

➤ Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. socked this grand slam during the team's 15-8 spring training win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday as Acuña gears up to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as a part of Team Venezuela. (Watch Video)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed defensive assistant LaTroy Lewis amid sexual assault allegations. (More)

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➤ Virginia-Highland was named the friendliest neighborhood in Atlanta in a new report by Nextdoor. (More)

➤ After noticing smoke, a local man in Albany broke into a burning home to wake a sleeping family and led them to safety before firefighters arrived. (More)

➤ A group of 10 Cobb County elementary students will compete in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge World Championship in Houston from April 29 to May 2 after winning a statewide challenge. (More)

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