Lottery ticket worth $10K sold in DeKalb County

A lottery ticket worth $10,000 was sold recently at a gas station in DeKalb County.

The ticket was purchased at the Chevron Food Mart, located at 4091 Redan Road in the Stone Mountain area. It matched all five numbers in Thursday’s “Georgia FIVE” midday drawing, the Georgia Lottery said in a statement.

The winning numbers from the drawing were 2, 4, 6, 6 and 2.

The ticket-holder claimed their prize Friday.

Follow DeKalb County News on Facebook and Twitter

About the Author

Atlanta records two highest pollen levels in 35 years this weekend

Grab the medicine. Atlanta’s pollen counts are rising

Pollen is exploding in the “city in a forest” this week. Monday marked the highest pollen count we’ve seen this season.

What to know if you’re going to the Braves’ home opener, weekend ballgames

The Braves play the Miami Marlins at 7:15 p.m. Truist Park’s gates will open at 4:30 p.m. amid potentially record-breaking heat that will tease the 90-degree mark.

2h ago

The Latest

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

What to know if you’re going to the Braves’ home opener, weekend ballgames

2h ago

Javaris Crittenton, former Georgia Tech and NBA star, sues Fulton County

DeKalb County tightens belt amid uncertainty about federal funding

Featured

Credit: Miguel Martinez

Atlanta is known for its trees. How far will it go to save them?

A new ordinance to protect Atlanta's trees could soon reach City Council for a vote, but it's not clear if key provisions will make it in.

Training center opponents vow to complicate 2025 city elections

Opponents of the law enforcement training center, known to some as "Cop City," told the AJC they promise to be a thorn in the side for Mayor Andre Dickens as he campaigns.

Watch out, spring breakers: Friday could break records at the Atlanta airport

TSA estimates Friday, April 4 is projected to see a record-breaking 115,000 Atlanta security screenings.