2 Georgia lottery players become instant millionaires with scratch-off tickets - WSB-TV
Two Georgians hit instant million‑dollar prizes as scratch‑off tickets spark a wave of lottery wins
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Two Georgia lottery players were reported as instant millionaires after purchasing scratch‑off tickets, according to WSB‑TV. The same week saw a Covington player win nearly $600,000, a QuikTrip in East Cobb sell a $20,000 “Mega” ticket, and a Powerball ticket approach a $327 million jackpot.
Coverage from local outlets such as the Rockdale Citizen, East Cobb News, WGXA and the Augusta Chronicle highlighted the range of recent payouts, from Cash 3 and Cash 4 results on July 2 to multiple June wins in Thomaston, Bonaire and East Dublin. Yahoo reported the near‑$327 million Powerball figure, while WSB‑TV focused on the instant‑millionaire story.
Watch for further lottery announcements from the Georgia Lottery, including upcoming draw results and any additional high‑value ticket sales, as coverage continues to track large payouts across the state.
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Quick answers
How many players became instant millionaires according to the reports?
Two Georgia lottery players were reported as instant millionaires by WSB‑TV.
What is the size of the Powerball jackpot mentioned in the coverage?
The Powerball jackpot was reported at $327 million by Yahoo.
Which towns were noted for multiple June lottery wins?
Thomaston, Bonaire and East Dublin were cited by WGXA for multiple June wins.
Coverage (6)
- Georgian just one number away from winning $327M Powerball jackpot Yahoo · 12h ago
- Georgia Lottery Cash 3, Cash 4 results for July 2, 2026 The Augusta Chronicle · 12h ago
- Covington player wins nearly $600,000 in Georgia Lottery Rockdale Citizen · 12h ago
- East Cobb QuikTrip sells $20K Ga. Lottery ‘Mega’ ticket East Cobb News · 12h ago
- Georgia Lottery confirms multiple June wins in Thomaston, Bonaire and East Dublin WGXA · 12h ago
- 2 Georgia lottery players become instant millionaires with scratch-off tickets WSB-TV · 12h ago
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