Happiest of holidays: Waycross mother rounds up $400K prize

Winning a $400,000 Georgia Lottery prize has sparked excitement for a Waycross woman, making this holiday season one to remember for her family. Ashlea Smith, 27, won a $400,000 top prize playing the instant game 20X The Money.

With her husband, Kevin, Smith anticipates purchasing small gadgets and gizmos for her 3-year-old son.

“We’ll have a good Christmas,” she exclaimed.

Rochelle Place, 1495 First Ave. in Rochelle, sold the winning ticket.

Smith, a hospital office manager, claimed her prize recently at the Georgia Lottery District Office in Tifton.