Calhoun, Ga., man wins $107,142 in lottery

A Calhoun, Ga., man is $100,000 richer after matching five numbers in the the Georgia Lottery's Fantasy Five drawing.

King Colston, 56, who works in a carpet mill, is one of two players winning $107,142 each in the Sept. 9 drawing, according to a release from lottery officials.

Colston bought the ticket at ABC Liquor and Tobacco Outlet on Highway 53 in Calhoun.

"I couldn't believe it," Colston told officials. "I feel great."

He said he intends to share a portion of his winnings with his son and daughter.

"I'll give them money to help them out," he said. "I'm going to buy a decent truck, pay off bills and save the remainder."

Winning numbers from the drawing were 1-11-12-22-25.

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