Metter man wins lottery again; this time – $1 million
Friday, October 29, 2010
ATLANTA – A Metter man was grabbing his morning cup of joe when he was jolted by more than the java. Andrew Jones, 63, won a $1 million prize playing the Georgia Lottery instant game Maximum Green.
This is the second big win for Jones, who won $500,000 playing the instant game Jumbo Jumbo Bucks in March 2008.
Jones purchased both of his lucky top prize tickets at Jet Food Store #0035, 309 W. Broad St., Metter.
With all the excitement, the grandfather of four says he is remaining calm. Jones retired in 2009 after working at a service station for 25 years.
“I feel good about it,” he exclaimed. “I just plan to sit and count.”
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