Man accused of using forged check to steal over $72,000 from Georgia Lottery
A Dawson man has been charged with forgery and theft for allegedly stealing more than $72,000 from the Georgia Lottery with a fraudulent check.
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A Dawson man has been charged with forgery and theft for allegedly stealing more than $72,000 from the Georgia Lottery with a fraudulent check.
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A Dawson man has been charged with forgery and theft for allegedly stealing more than $72,000 from the Georgia Lottery with a fraudulent check.