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Macon lottery player wins $125,000. Where was it sold?

A pile of U.S. dollar bills of varying denominations.
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A Macon lottery player won a $125,000 jackpot after purchasing a Fantasy 5 ticket, the Georgia Lottery announced Thursday.

The lottery ticket bought at Citgo Food Mart at 1681 Rocky Creek Rd. matched all five numbers for the Fantasy 5 jackpot ticket, Georgia Lottery said. It is unclear if the ticket has been claimed.

Fantasy 5 tickets are available for purchase at any Georgia Lottery retailer, with drawings held every day at 11:34 pm.

Proceeds from lottery tickets and games benefit education in Georgia. The Georgia Lottery Corporation has contributed more than $30.6 billion to specific educational programs. They include Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program and Georgia’s Pre-K Program.

Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

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Alba Rosa
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Alba Rosa, from Puerto Rico, is a local courts reporter for The Telegraph in Macon, Georgia. She studied journalism at Florida International University in Miami, Florida where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in December 2023. Other than journalism, she likes to make art, write and produce music and delve into the fashion world.
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