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$50K Powerball winning ticket sold at Publix store in metro Atlanta

ATLANTA — No one took home the Powerball jackpot during Wednesday’s night drawing, which means $800 million up for grabs on Saturday night.

It wasn’t the big prize, but the Georgia Lottery confirmed that one ticket had some lucky numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing.

Who will be the next big winner? Watch the Powerball drawing on Channel 2 every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night LIVE on Channel 2 before WSB Tonight at 11:00 p.m.

Publix located off Howell Mill Road sold a $50,000 winning ticket that matched four out of five numbers and the Powerball number.

This comes after Robinsons & Sons in Tallapoosa sold a $200,000 winning ticket with power play from Monday’s drawing.

In the Oct. 19 drawing, another $50,000 ticket was sold at the Valero gas station off W. Howard Ave in Decatur.

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How do you claim any winning ticket in Georgia?

Georgia Lottery says any prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any of its retailers; however, prizes over $600 must be claimed at the lottery headquarters or district offices or mailed for the payment.

Winners of prizes more than $600 must fill out a winner claim form and have a valid government issued photo ID with a social security card.

In Georgia, winners who purchased their tickets online have 180 days to claim their prize. For winners who buy instant tickets, they only have 90 days from the expired date to claim their prize.

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