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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The lucky Georgian who won the November Mega Millions drawing has come forward to claim their prize.
The person, who has chosen to remain anonymous, drew the winning numbers on Nov. 14 for the $983 million jackpot, according to the Georgia Lottery. They chose the cash option, which is $453.6 million before taxes, on Jan. 2.
The ticket was sold at the Publix off N. Highway 29 in Newnan.
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The winner said they often buy lottery tickets to support the HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K Program, both of which are funded through Georgia Lottery sales. They plan to pass the money down to their family and donate to good causes.
The prize was the largest in state history, according to Gretchen Corbin, the president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Georgia’s record-breaking jackpot winner and their life-changing start to the new year,” she said. “This historic jackpot was also significant for Georgia’s students, families and communities who benefit from HOPE and Pre-K. We congratulate our winner and appreciate the support of our players and retail partners during this exciting jackpot run.”
The previous record prize was a Powerball jackpot worth $478.2 million, sold in October 2024. Two winners split the cash option of $230.6 million.
“Just do good things with it. Invest it. Donate it. Help some folks out,” Newnan resident Stephanie Allen said.
“Well, I’m glad that somebody in Georgia finally won something instead of Illinois, New York. It’s nice to see,” Newnan resident John Hansman said.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The lucky Georgian who won the November Mega Millions drawing has come forward to claim their prize.
The person, who has chosen to remain anonymous, drew the winning numbers on Nov. 14 for the $983 million jackpot, according to the Georgia Lottery. They chose the cash option, which is $453.6 million before taxes, on Jan. 2.
The ticket was sold at the Publix off N. Highway 29 in Newnan.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Winning $980 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Georgia | Here’s where
The winner said they often buy lottery tickets to support the HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K Program, both of which are funded through Georgia Lottery sales. They plan to pass the money down to their family and donate to good causes.
The prize was the largest in state history, according to Gretchen Corbin, the president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Georgia’s record-breaking jackpot winner and their life-changing start to the new year,” she said. “This historic jackpot was also significant for Georgia’s students, families and communities who benefit from HOPE and Pre-K. We congratulate our winner and appreciate the support of our players and retail partners during this exciting jackpot run.”
The previous record prize was a Powerball jackpot worth $478.2 million, sold in October 2024. Two winners split the cash option of $230.6 million.
“Just do good things with it. Invest it. Donate it. Help some folks out,” Newnan resident Stephanie Allen said.
“Well, I’m glad that somebody in Georgia finally won something instead of Illinois, New York. It’s nice to see,” Newnan resident John Hansman said.
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