A Columbus custodian cleans up, winning $100,000 playing a Georgia Lottery instant game.

Willie Woodson, 72, works as an elementary school custodian.

His game of choice is the instant game Golden Ticket, which he has won smaller prizes before.

“I’d been having pretty good luck with this ticket,” said Woodson, resides in Auburn, Ala. “I am thrilled.”

He scratched the ticket at home after buying it the Money Back in West Point.

“I couldn’t believe it,” he said of his win.

With his wins he plans to pay off bills.

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