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Georgia Lottery CEO says state’s students are winners in super-powered Powerball run
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Linda Stouffer , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the Powerball drawing and its impact on the state are available from local news sources, including an interview with Corbin on Channel 2 Action News.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion, prompting Georgians to line up at convenience stores in hopes of winning. The Georgia Lottery CEO, Gretchen Corbin, notes that large jackpots attract both regular players and newcomers. Further details about the Powerball drawing and its impact on the state are available from local news sources, including an interview with Corbin on Channel 2 Action News.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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