Houston & Peach

Fort Valley lottery player won $1M in a scratch-off ticket. Where it was sold

A Fort Valley, GA lottery player won $1 million on a scratch-off bought at Knoxville Tobacco Mart and claimed a $535,398.06 lump sum payout Wednesday.
A Fort Valley, GA lottery player won $1 million on a scratch-off bought at Knoxville Tobacco Mart and claimed a $535,398.06 lump sum payout Wednesday. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A Georgia Lottery player won $1 million after purchasing a scratch-off ticket at a convenience store in Fort Valley, according to a news release Thursday from the lottery organization.

The ticket was purchased at Knoxville Tobacco Mart on 906 Knoxville St. The player claimed their winnings on Wednesday, selecting “the lump sum cash option of $535,398.06,” the news release said.

Proceeds from purchasing Georgia Lottery tickets benefit statewide educational programs like the HOPE scholarship and pre-k.

“More than 2.3 million students have received HOPE, and more than 2.2 million 4-year-olds have attended the statewide, voluntary prekindergarten program,” the news release said.

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.

Profile Image of Alba Rosa
Alba Rosa
The Telegraph
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.
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER