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Acworth Woman Wins Lottery Again

Beverly James was part of a WellStar office pool that won a $200,000 Powerball prize in 2010.

The next time you play the lottery, call Beverly James of Acworth.

The 54-year-old medical office professional won $50,009 after matching all five numbers in the Dec. 16 Fantasy 5 drawing.

“I used (family) birthdays and my brother’s football number,” said James, who bought the winning ticket at Woodstock's PJ’s Food Mart, 6741 Bells Ferry Rd. 

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It was James' second lottery win. In 2010, she was part of a WellStar office pool that won a $200,000 Powerball prize.

James, the married mother of two adult children, claimed her most recent winnings Monday at the Georgia Lottery District Office in Dalton.

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So what is the key to her lottery wins? 

“I always believe," James said, "that I will win."


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