Saturday, March 15, 2008

Metter,Georgia: grandfather wins $500,000 lotto

Metter,Georgia: grandfather wins $500,000 lotto


ATLANTA,GA A Metter granddad is celebrating a half-million dollar Georgia Lottery prize. Andrew Jones, 60, played the instant game Jumbo Jumbo Bucks and won $500,000.
The lucky ticket was purchased at Jet Food Store #0035, located at 309 W. Broad St. in Metter. Jones scratched the ticket in the store.
"I just stood there," he said. "I had a good feeling inside."
Jones, a line mechanic, has four children and 11 grandchildren.
"I'm quite sure they'll enjoy this," he said.

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