One lucky Georgian wins $1.71 million in Ga. lottery

AUGUSTA, Ga. — One Georgian is nearly two million dollars richer after hitting the jackpot in the Georgia lottery.

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According to the Georgia Lottery, there was one Fantasy 5 jackpot winner for April 25 drawing.

Lottery officials said the winning ticket was purchased at Junior Food Store in Augusta.

The winner claimed the ticket that day.

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The winner’s identity has not been released. The winner won in total $1,712,163.

The next drawing will be held on May 2 with an estimated jackpot of $683,000.

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