Georgia Lottery scratcher purchased in Columbus wins $10,000

ATLANTA, Ga. (WTVM) - Two Georgia Lottery players won prizes playing scratch-off games on Nov. 5, including a $500,000 prize on a Jackpots Galore ticket purchased in Thomaston.The Jackpots Galore ticket was purchased at Mr. B’s, 401 N. Center St. in Thomaston. The second winning ticket, a 5X The Money game, won $10,000 and was purchased at Pyramid Food Mart, 3512 Buena Vista Road in Columbus.Last week, Georgia Lottery players claimed $37,707,231 in winnings from scratchers.Another player won $7,500 in the Nov. 5 Millionaire for Life drawing by matching four of the five numbers and the Millionaire ball. That ticket was purchased at BP Food Mart, 35 Highway 138 SW in Riverdale.As with all Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from scratchers and Millionaire for Life benefit education in the state of Georgia.