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Big Lotto South jackpot just in time for Christmas

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December 23, 2005

Albany- The jackpot is now an estimated $25 million. That's the second highest it's ever been. South Georgians purchasing their tickets today say they'll spread a little holiday cheer if they've the winning ticket.

"There'd be a whole bunch of children I'd take care of. I run the STAR Program for Dougherty County schools and a lot of those children I would take care of. All those children I would take care of," says Ron Cosby.

The Lotto South drawing will be held Saturday night. Any Georgia retailer who sells a winning jackpot ticket will receive a $25,000 bonus payment.

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