Tuesday, September 01, 2026 $3 Million-Winning Georgia Lottery Scratcher Sold in Columbus

ATLANTA (Sept. 1, 2026) – A Georgia Lottery player won a $3 million top prize playing the Grant scratcher at Marathon Food Mart, 5700 Warm Springs Road in Columbus. The winner claimed their prize on Aug. 31 and selected the lump sum cash payment of $1,546,986. Last week, Georgia Lottery players claimed $32,528,715 in winnings from scratch-off games.

In addition, a Statesboro resident won $18,000 playing the Lucky 7s Multiplier Diggi Game on the Georgia Lottery website on Aug. 31.

As with all Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from scratchers and Diggi Games benefit education in the state of Georgia. Media kit and game logos available at the Georgia Lottery Press Center.

About Diggi Games
Diggi Games are available exclusively the Georgia Lottery website and mobile app—offering players the chance to win anytime, anywhere in Georgia. As with all other Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from Diggi Games benefit education in the state of Georgia.
 
About Georgia Lottery Corporation
Since its first year, the Georgia Lottery Corp. has returned more than $31.3 billion to the state of Georgia for education. All Georgia Lottery profits go to pay for specific educational programs, including Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program and Georgia’s Pre-K Program. More than 2.3 million students have received HOPE, and more than 2.3 million 4-year-olds have attended the statewide, voluntary prekindergarten program.
 
For more information on the Georgia Lottery Corp., please visit: www.galottery.com
 
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