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Georgia Lottery exceeds $1 billion profit for education for 11th year straight
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced Thursday that the Georgia Lottery Corp. raised $1,540,868,000 for education in fiscal year 2026. These funds support programs such as Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program and Georgia’s Pre-K Program.This marks the 11th consecutive year the Georgia Lottery has su...
Key takeaway This marks the 11th consecutive year the Georgia Lottery has surpassed $1 billion in profits for education, exceeding fiscal year 2025 profits by $69.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The Georgia Lottery's consistent ability to generate over $1 billion in profits for education has a direct impact on Atlanta 's schools and students. With the HOPE Scholarship Program and Pre-K Program being two of the main beneficiaries, this funding helps make quality education more accessible and affordable for local families. As a result, Atlanta's students are more likely to have the resources they need to succeed, from early childhood education to higher education. The fact that over 2.3 million students have received the HOPE Scholarship and over 2.2 million 4-year-olds have attended the statewide prekindergarten program demonstrates the significant reach of the lottery's funding. With the lottery's profits exceeding $1 billion for the 11th consecutive year, Atlanta's education system will continue to benefit from this reliable source of funding, helping to support the city's next generation of leaders and citizens.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced Thursday that the Georgia Lottery Corp. raised $1,540,868,000 for education in fiscal year 2026. These funds support programs such as Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program and Georgia’s Pre-K Program.This marks the 11th consecutive year the Georgia Lottery has su...
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