A Georgia resident narrowly missed winning the $327 million Powerball jackpot by matching four out of five white balls and the Powerball itself, resulting in a $50,000 prize. No one won the jackpot, which has now increased to $348 million for the next drawing. The Powerball drawing can be viewed live on Channel 2.

Georgian just one number away from winning $327M Powerball jackpot

ByAlex Jones, WSBTV.com

June 26, 2026 at 6:04 pm EDT

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ByAlex Jones, WSBTV.com

June 26, 2026 at 6:04 pm EDT

DALLAS, Ga. — A Georgia resident came so close to winning the Powerball jackpot, but fell just one number short.

Georgia Lottery officials say that in Wednesday’s drawing for a $327 million jackpot, someone in Dallas matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball.

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For matching all but one of the white balls and getting the Powerball correct, that player walked away with $50,000, which is still a pretty good payday.

No one nationwide won the jackpot, so it’s grown to $348 million for Saturday night’s drawing.

You can catch the Powerball drawing, LIVE on Channel 2 just before WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.

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Georgian just one number away from winning $327M Powerball jackpot

Georgian just one number away from winning $327M Powerball jackpot

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