Lottery player in Georgia wins $980 million Mega Millions jackpot

November 15, 2025 7:33 AM

Published November 15, 2025 7:40 AM

NEWNAN, Ga. (NBC, KYMA) - A very lucky lottery player in Georgia has won the $980 million Mega Millions jackpot.

According to Mega Millions, the winning single ticket was sold at a Publix grocery store in Newnan, Georgia, near Atlanta.

Friday's winning numbers were 1, 8, 11, 12, 57 and the Mega Ball was 7, and $980 million is the largest lottery prize in Georgia state history.

The winner has the option of taking a one-time lump sum payment of $452 million, or the $980 million prize paid out over 30 years.

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