atlanta – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) has raised more than $30 billion for education in the state of Georgia since its founding in 1993. These funds have enabled millions of Georgians to receive essential early childhood education through the Georgia Pre-K program and have provided the opportunity for higher education through the HOPE scholarship and grant programs. Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp were joined by University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, University of Georgia President Jere Morehead and Georgia Institute of Technology President Angel Cabrera at the Georgia-Georgia Tech game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday to mark the milestone for a formal check presentation to GLC CEO Gretchen Corbin and Board Chairman John Irby.
“On behalf of generations of Georgians, Marty and I are proud to congratulate the Georgia Lottery on this historic milestone and celebrate its impact on so many students, some of whom double as former Pre-K students and HOPE recipients.” Governor Brian Kemp said“Since 1993, Georgia’s students from pre-K to college have been prepared for success through lottery-funded programs, increasing access to high-quality education in our state, We look forward to seeing that legacy of impact continue for years to come,”
“Every dollar raised contributes to Georgia’s HOPE Scholarships and Pre-K programs with broad impact for students, families and communities.” said Gretchen Corbin, President and CEO of the Georgia Lottery. “Reaching the $30 billion mark is a testament to the continued support of our players, retailers, vendor partners and stakeholders across the state. Thank you to Governor Kemp, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and our Board of Directors for their leadership in our mission to maximize revenues for education.”
With the most recent quarterly transfer of $414.8 million to the State Treasury’s lottery account, funds raised for education now total $30.2 billion. All Georgia Lottery profits go to pay for Georgia’s HOPE scholarships and specific educational programs, including Pre-K programs. More than 2.25 million students have received HOPE scholarships, and more than 2.2 million 4-year-olds have participated in the statewide, voluntary prekindergarten program.
About Georgia Lottery Corporation
The Georgia Lottery was created in November 1992 to increase education funding in Georgia. The Lotteries for Education Act created the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) to oversee and operate the lottery. Georgia Lottery proceeds are used to fund specific education programs, including tuition grants and scholarships to undergraduate college students for attendance at eligible Georgia colleges, universities or technical colleges; and the Georgia Prekindergarten Program for all 4-year-olds.
More than 2.25 million students have been able to attend colleges through Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program; More than 2.2 million four-year-old children have participated in Georgia’s prekindergarten program; And all public schools in Georgia have benefited from more than $1.8 billion in capital outlays, computer and technology upgrades.
View the official press release here.
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