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The recent winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Publix grocery store on North Highway 29 in Newnan. However, we may never know who won the massive jackpot.
NEWNAN, Ga. – One metro Atlanta resident is waking up a multimillionaire after winning the largest Mega Millions jackpot in Georgia history — but their identity may never be revealed.
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What we know:
The Georgia Lottery says the winning ticket for Friday night’s estimated $980 million jackpot was sold at Publix #1816 in the Arbor Springs Plaza on Highway 29 in Newnan. Stores that sell a jackpot-winning Mega Millions ticket earn a $50,000 retailer bonus.
Under Georgia law, lottery winners can remain anonymous for any prize of $250,000 or more, meaning the lucky winner can keep their name private if they submit a written request to officials.
One Georgia player is taking home the Mega Millions jackpot after winning big with a ticket bought at Publix. FOX LOCAL’s Judayah Murray, Elizabeth Rawlins, Lindsay Tuman and Alex Forbes talk about what they would do with the near billion-dollar prize.
What we don’t know:
The Mega Millions win marks a historic moment for the state, but unless the winner chooses to come forward, the person behind the life-changing ticket may never be known.
Winning lottery tickets are usually sold at locations like convenience stores, gas stations, and supermarkets like Publix that sell a high volume of tickets.
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Mega Millions entries can be bought in person at lottery retailers across Georgia or through the lottery’s online platform for those with a valid in-state address.
Money generated from ticket sales helps fund education initiatives statewide. Since its launch, the Georgia Lottery has directed more than $29.8 billion toward scholarships, Pre-K programs, and other student support efforts.
Information provided by Georgia Lottery.
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