Saturday, September 20, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2005, Hurricane Rita attained hurricane status, eventually becoming a Category 5 that caused widespread damage across the South. Governor Sonny Perdue closed schools for two days as Georgia experienced flooding and at least two deaths.

How would you celebrate your 99th birthday? See how a Navy veteran celebrated his milestone birthday in Acworth in today’s Et Cetera.

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Emory University to Offer Free Tuition

Emory University announced that starting in fall 2026, it will offer free tuition to new and returning domestic undergraduate students whose families earn $200,000 or less annually through its new Emory Advantage Plus program.

This initiative builds upon the Emory Advantage program, which began in 2007 to provide financial support to students from lower-income backgrounds.

The university’s undergraduate financial aid commitment is expected to surpass $1 billion over the next four years.

In March, the university increased its tuition from $63,400 to $67,080 for the 2025-26 academic year.

Hundreds Arrested in State Crime Crackdown

A six-week joint law enforcement operation in Georgia, named “Operation No Escape,” resulted in the apprehension of 177 fugitives.

The operation primarily targeted individuals wanted for violent crimes. Among those captured, 60 faced assault charges and 28 were charged with murder, homicide, or manslaughter.

Over 100 of the fugitives were arrested in metro Atlanta.

“Here in Georgia, we aren’t standing idly by,” FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown said. “We promise to continue our work to disrupt violent crimes, drug organizations, and human traffickers whose criminal acts devastate families and communities.”

Iconic Haunted House Attraction Open for Season

Netherworld, the renowned haunted house attraction in Stone Mountain, officially kicked off its 29th season yesterday with two new haunts: Monsters Attack! and Oblivion: Return of the Mangler.

The attraction is recognized for its technological innovation, with over 450 special effects helping shape the terrifying experience.

Last year, Netherworld took the No. 3 spot on USA Today’s Top 10 Best Haunted Houses and Hotels in America list.

The attraction will operate on select dates through Nov. 8; ticket prices vary.

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➤ Statewide: Georgia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.4% in August, nine-tenths lower than the national rate. (More)

➤ North Georgia: The owner of two Culver’s locations has been fined over $60,000 for violating child labor laws, including more than 70 instances of teenage employees working during restricted hours. (More)

➤ Tift County: An anonymous tip led to a firearm and ammunition being discovered in a student’s vehicle at Tift County High School. (More)

➤ Tybee Island: The city has approved a $14 million project to modernize and relocate its aging fire station, which is nearly 100 years old. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Community Food Bank received a $350,000 donation from Norfolk Southern earlier this week. (More)

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➤ Georgia football may not have a game this weekend, but the state’s still got some top 25 action today as Georgia State plays No. 20 Vanderbilt and No. 18 Georgia Tech plays Temple. (See Full Schedule)

➤ The Atlanta Dream lost to the Indiana Fever in a win-or-go-home WNBA matchup on Thursday night, ending their playoff run after just three games. (More)

➤ The Braves moved relief pitcher Aaron Bummer to the 60-day Injured List, which will effectively finish his season. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | MLB | Soccer | WNBA

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➤ A Statham resident won a $2 million top prize from a scratch-off ticket purchased at a Publix in Athens. (More)

➤ A Navy veteran who served in WWII and the Korean War celebrated his 99th birthday at an Acworth Chick-fil-A. (More)

➤ Fifteen high school seniors were awarded $1,000 each in scholarships during CSRA College Night at the Augusta Convention Center. (More)

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