Powerball jackpot hits $1.7B on Christmas Eve | FOX 5 News

The Powerball jackpot has reached a staggering $1.7 billion just in time for Christmas Eve. Deidra Dukes reports from Troup County, Georgia, near the Alabama border, where players from both states are lining up for a chance to win. With Alabama residents prohibited from playing, many cross into Georgia, and this location is the top-selling Powerball retailer in the state. Excitement and anticipation are running high as the draw approaches.