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Don Sweeney

The Sacramento Bee

Don Sweeney has been a newspaper reporter and editor in California for more than 35 years. He is a service reporter based at The Sacramento Bee.

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Powerball player just misses $474 million jackpot — but wins big in Georgia

Powerball player just misses $474 million jackpot — but wins big in Georgia

Updated November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM

Powerball players win $1 million in Georgia. Where were the lucky tickets sold?

Powerball players win $1 million in Georgia. Where were the lucky tickets sold?

October 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM

Powerball players win $150,000 in Georgia as jackpot reaches $1.1 billion

Powerball players win $150,000 in Georgia as jackpot reaches $1.1 billion

Updated September 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM

Powerball players win $200,000 in Georgia. Where were the lucky tickets sold?

Powerball players win $200,000 in Georgia. Where were the lucky tickets sold?

August 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM

Powerball player wins $1 million in Georgia. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

Powerball player wins $1 million in Georgia. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

August 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM

Powerball player misses $410 million jackpot — but still wins big in Georgia

Powerball player misses $410 million jackpot — but still wins big in Georgia

August 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM

Mega Millions player misses $60 million jackpot — but still wins big in Georgia

Mega Millions player misses $60 million jackpot — but still wins big in Georgia

Updated July 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM

Mega Millions player just misses $302 million jackpot — but wins big in Georgia

Mega Millions player just misses $302 million jackpot — but wins big in Georgia

June 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM

Powerball player wins big in Georgia. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

Powerball player wins big in Georgia. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

June 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM

Powerball player wins $2 million in Georgia. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

Powerball player wins $2 million in Georgia. Where was the lucky ticket sold?

Updated November 18, 2024 at 1:11 PM

Powerball ticket wins $1 million in Georgia. Where was it sold?

Powerball ticket wins $1 million in Georgia. Where was it sold?

Updated March 4, 2024 at 8:23 AM

20-year-old gets out of car after crash and is repeatedly run over, Georgia cops say

20-year-old gets out of car after crash and is repeatedly run over, Georgia cops say

February 22, 2022 at 4:30 PM