Georgia Lottery Player Scores $3 Million Scratch-Off Prize
A routine stop at a Columbus gas station turned into a life-changing payday for one Georgia Lottery player.
The lucky ticket was a $3,000,000 Grant scratch-off purchased at Marathon Food Mart on Warm Springs Road in Columbus, according to Georgia Lottery officials.
The winner claimed the prize on August 31 and opted for a lump-sum payment of $1,546,986.
The win came as Georgia Lottery players collected more than $32.5 million in scratch-off prizes across the state last week.
Key details:
- 🎟️ Game: $3,000,000 Grant scratch-off
- 💰 Prize: $3 million
- 💵 Lump-sum payout: $1,546,986
- 📅 Prize claimed: August 31
Lottery proceeds in Georgia also help fund education programs, including the HOPE Scholarship and statewide Pre-K programs.
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