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Thursday, May 16, 2013  A jackpot of $475 million ranks as the second largest in Powerball history and third biggest overall.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  While no one in Georgia won the $550 million dollar jackpot, several players and students did win big from the gargantuan jackpot.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Updated with video; What would you do with $550 million dollars? That's the question folks across Georgia are asking with the Powerball lottery hitting that number on Wednesday.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  A Thomasville man has hit the jackpot, not the $500 million Powerball jackpot, but the $49 million Mega Millions jackpot!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Updated with video: Big lottery winners offer advice, cautionary tales as $500 million Powerball drawing approaches

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  The people of Tift County have spoken by voting in newly elected sheriff, Gene Scarbrough.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  The winning ticket was sold at a Lapeer gas station.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  In a special report, Ashley Knight looks at how family dynamics are changing in the new economy.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Updated with video; Hitting the lotto is a dream of many people, but is lady luck on a player’s side?

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Splitting the spoils is not always easy for group lottery winners, can lead to lawsuits

Friday, March 30, 2012  Record $540 million Mega Millions jackpot has people buying tickets, but odds of winning long

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Republican 'super PACs' overtook presidential campaigns' own fundraising in January

Sunday, January 08, 2012  AP source: Billionaire gives $5 million to pro-Gingrich group

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The winningest coach in major college football history was fired Wednesday night, sending angry students into the streets.

Monday, August 22, 2011  A Southwest Georgian hits the lottery.