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9 Ga. Lottery players statewide win $1M, $10K prizes

Submitted by Georgia Lottery, The GA Lottery

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 10:03am

9 Ga. Lottery players statewide win $1M, $10K prizes

ATLANTA – Georgia Lottery players statewide won big from Wednesday’s Powerball drawing.

Winning tickets worth $1 million were sold at the QuikTrip at 1350 S. Cobb Drive SE in Marietta and the Publix at 2715 Loganville Highway SW in Loganville.

Two of seven winning tickets worth $10,000 were sold in Savannah with the others sold in Brunswick, Carrollton, Columbus, Dalton and Lawrenceville.

Winning numbers from Wednesday’s Powerball drawing were: 2-11-26-34-41 and the Powerball was 32.

Saturday’s jackpot is at an estimated $475 million to a single annuity winner.

Powerball tickets are $2 per play. Players can add the Power Play feature for an additional $1 per play.

As with all other Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from Powerball will benefit education in the state of Georgia.

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Carrollton mother wins $377K Mother’s Day surprise

Submitted by Georgia Lottery, The GA Lottery

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 2:29pm

Carrollton mother wins $377K Mother’s Day surprise

ATLANTA – A Carrollton mother of three celebrated Mother’s Day with a win from the Georgia Lottery. Melissa Wynn, 53, played the new instant game Silver 7’s and won a $377,777 top prize.

While dining with her three adult children on Mother’s Day, Wynn scratched her lucky ticket.

“I almost did a backflip,” she said. “This is unbelievable!”

Wynn claimed her prize Tuesday at Georgia Lottery headquarters in Atlanta.

“This is the best Mother’s Day I’ve ever had,” she exclaimed.

The lucky winner intends to purchase a home for her daughter and purchase a Harley-Davidson for herself.

Joe’s Bottle Shop, 3034 Bankhead Highway in Austell, sold the winning ticket.

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Big Blue Friday caters to UWG fans

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, January 8th, 2013, 8:48am

CARROLLTON, Ga. -- The first Big Blue Friday of the University of West Georgia's athletic year will be held Jan. 11.

Big Blue Friday is a tradition that gives Carrollton businesses the opportunity to show their UWG spirit.

"We are excited about the enthusiasm our fan base has and look forward to another successful Big Blue Friday," UWG senior associate athletic director Eddie Duffey said in a statement.

Certain shops and services will offer discounts to anyone who wears UWG Wolves gear on Big Blue Friday. Participating locations include Advantage Office Solutions, American Pie Pizzeria, The Border Mexican Restaurant, Carroll County Animal Hospital, Chick-fil-A, Harry T's Car Wash, Next Level Sports Center, Ozier Apparel, Papa John's, Shane's Rib Shack and the UWG Bookstore.

Big Blue Friday will follow Thursday's 7:30 basketball game against Valdosta State, and will precede Saturday's tangle with West Florida.

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Kroger completes first phase: $20 million rebuilding project to triple store size

Submitted by Douglas County Sentinel, Online News

Monday, January 7th, 2013, 8:09am

Kroger completes first phase: $20 million rebuilding project to triple store size

CARROLLTON, Ga. -- Carrollton Kroger customers this week will see several changes at the store, with all store shelves being shifted to the left as phase one of the three-phrase, $20 million construction project come..... Read More

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RaceTrac hiring for Free Coffee Week

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012, 1:22pm

ATLANTA -- RaceTrac is hiring more than 100 temporary employees for the holidays.

The Cobb County-based chain of gas stations will hire two extra people at 66 Georgia locations to help promote Free Coffee Week.

Employees will hold signs from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Dec. 17-21. Sign holders must be at least 18 years old and clean cut.

Anyone interested in applying for one of the positions is asked to reach out to Jason Brown at 404-604-2612 or jbrown@hopebeckham.com. Public relations firm Hope Beckham will also hold a RaceTrac job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at its office at 17 Executive Park Drive in North Druid Hills.

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Belk santafest to spread holiday cheer

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, November 19th, 2012, 10:27am

ATLANTA -- Belk department stores will host their first-ever santafest holiday celebration on Saturday, Dec. 1.

All santafests will be held from noon to 3 p.m.

Highlights include crafts, family-friend activities, Christmas treats and, of course, the chance to meet Santa Claus. Participants can enter a drawing to win a $50 kids wardrobe; three winners will be chosen from each Belk store.

Visit belk.com for more information and to find your nearest store.

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Belk donates $100K to Sandy relief

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, November 5th, 2012, 10:23am

ATLANTA -- Belk Inc., operator of Belk department stores, has committed $100,000 to the American Red Cross to help the victims of Superstorm Sandy.

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"Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those who suffered and continue to struggle as a result of this devastating storm," Belk Inc. chairman and CEO Tim Belk said in a statement. "The American Red Cross is at the forefront of disaster relief efforts, providing much-needed resources and support to those who lives have been impacted by the storm."

Belk's contribution will support efforts both in New York and throughout the company's footprint.

There are several Belk locations throughout metro Atlanta. Visit belk.com to find your closest store.

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