Acworth Gas Station Sells $1 Million Lottery Ticket

The winning Jackpots Galore scratch-off was purchased at the Shell Food Mart.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:05pm

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A Georgia Lottery player recently won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket bought at the Shell Food Mart gas station in Acworth, Georgia. The player claimed their winnings on Thursday, with proceeds from the Georgia Lottery funding the state's HOPE scholarship and pre-k programs.

Why it matters

Lottery jackpot wins are always exciting news, especially for a local community. This $1 million prize is a significant windfall that could have a meaningful impact on the winner's life. The Georgia Lottery also plays an important role in funding important educational initiatives in the state.

The details

The winning Jackpots Galore scratch-off ticket was purchased at the Shell Food Mart gas station off Baker Road NW in Acworth, Georgia. The lucky player claimed their $1 million prize on Thursday.

  • The winning ticket was purchased on an unspecified date.
  • The player claimed their $1 million prize on Thursday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Shell Food Mart

A gas station in Acworth, Georgia where the winning $1 million lottery ticket was purchased.

Georgia Lottery

The state lottery program that oversees the sale of lottery tickets and distributes proceeds to fund HOPE scholarships and pre-k programs in Georgia.

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What’s next

The Georgia Lottery will likely continue promoting this big win to encourage more ticket sales, which will further support the state's educational initiatives funded by lottery proceeds.

The takeaway

This $1 million lottery prize is an exciting win for the local Acworth community and highlights the important role the Georgia Lottery plays in funding valuable educational programs across the state.