ATLANTA — The winning $980 million Mega Millions ticket was sold in Georgia. A single ticket sold in Newnan, Georgia, matched the five numbers, plus the Mega Ball, according to Mega Millions. The Quik Pick ticket was sold at Publix #1816, which is located at 4000 N. Highway 29 in Newnan.

One lucky Georgia player has made history after purchasing the winning $980 million Mega Millions ticket for Friday night’s drawing.

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