Georgia Lottery players had a thrilling start to August, highlighted by a $1 million Powerball win. A ticket purchased at Shell Food Mart in Decatur successfully matched all five white-ball numbers during the Saturday drawing.
In addition to the big winner, two participants—a resident from Savannah and another from Atlanta—each took home $50,000 by matching four of the five white-ball numbers plus the Powerball, both of which purchased their tickets through the Georgia Lottery website.
The excitement for Powerball continues to build, with the next drawing set for Monday, featuring an impressive estimated jackpot of $426 million.
Fantasy 5 players also rejoiced at the beginning of the month, as two tickets matched all five numbers from Friday’s draw, resulting in prizes of $105,299 each. One winning ticket was bought at Ebenezer Chevron in Rincon, while the other was procured via the Georgia Lottery mobile app by a resident in Guyton. The following day saw two additional Fantasy 5 jackpots awarded at $62,500 each; one ticket was bought by a Macon resident using the mobile app, and the other was sold at Big G Grocery Store in College Park.
Moreover, a significant win in another game was recorded when a resident from Toccoa scored $293,691 playing the Georgia Jackpot Bankroll Diggi Game on the mobile app.
It’s worth noting that proceeds from these lottery games benefit educational initiatives throughout the state, ensuring that while players seek their fortunes, they also contribute to the welfare of Georgia’s students and educational programs.
This news serves as a reminder of the fun and community spirit associated with lottery games, and the potential for life-changing wins that help support vital state services.