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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  After a woman was left out of the will of Handy Flemming, a  Moultrie man who won more than $7 million in the lottery during the 1990’s and items went missing from his home, she’s now become the suspect in a burglary case according to the Moultrie Observer

Monday, June 10, 2013  Valdosta Waffle House employee Anthony Hodge Jr. is savoring a juicy prize from the Georgia Lottery after winning $100,000 playing an instant game.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Officials with the Georgia Lottery say that a south Georgia chicken factory worker is dancing after winning winning a $500,000 top prize from the new Georgia Lottery instant game Lucky Bucks.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  When Gary Latham bought a $5 Fantasy Five ticket last Wednesday in Americus, he instantly became more than $500,000 richer.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Lottery officials say that three south Georgia couples have come forward to claim their share of a quarter-million dollar Mega Millions prize from the May 14 drawing.

Monday, May 20, 2013  A Valdosta man is nearly $500,000 richer after playing the Georgia Lottery's Fantasy 5 on May 16th.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Powerball players are rejoicing as the prize money continues to climb, currently sitting at $600 million dollars for Saturday's drawing.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  The Powerball rolled, and all of America let out a disappointed exhale as the winner was announced in Florida.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A Wilcox County woman received a nice surprise on Mother's Day after her husband gave her a scratch off lottery ticket as a present.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Georgia Lottery has announced that a Moultrie man was able to win two prizes after a stroke of luck.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Southwest Georgia has produced its fair share of lottery winners over the past few months, but that recent hot streak doesn't have everyone rushing to buy tickets for tonight’s $260 million power ball drawing.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; Georgia Lottery players may have the luck of the Irish as the Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing has leaped to an estimated $216 million to a single annuity winner.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  An Albany man was lucky enough to win $60,000 twice in one day after playing the Georgia Lottery's KENO! game.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Powerball jackpot has reached $150 million to a single annuity winner for Saturday’s drawing according to information sent by the Georgia Lottery.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Several Southwest Georgians have hit the jackpot in the past week from playing the Georgia Lottery.