Winning Mega Millions ticket sold at Newnan Publix
A recent winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at the Publix grocery store on North Highway 29 in Newnan.
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One lucky person in Georgia has won the Mega Millions jackpot.
On Friday, Nov. 14, a ticket purchased in Newnan, Georgia, about 59.7 miles southwest of Atlanta, matched all six numbers in the jackpot drawing and won a $983 million jackpot, according to a Mega Millions news release.
This historic ticket, with an estimated cash value of $453.6 million, is also the largest lottery prize in state history.
Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin said in a statement: “We are thrilled to congratulate the largest winner in state history.” “Georgia students and their families are also big winners, with every Mega Millions ticket sold in Georgia supporting HOPE and Pre-K. We thank our players and retailers for supporting our mission.”
This is the fifth Mega Millions jackpot win in 2025, following a June 27 $348 million jackpot in Virginia that USA TODAY previously reported.
Here’s what you need to know about winning the jackpot.
What was the winning number?
The jackpot winning numbers are: 1, 8, 11, 12, 57and a gold mega ball: 7
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Where was the winning ticket purchased?
Mega Millions said the winning ticket was purchased at Publix, 4000 North Highway 29 in Newnan, Georgia.
What was Georgia’s last record-breaking win?
According to Mega Millions, Georgia’s previous record was a $478.2 million jackpot won on Oct. 23, 2024, on a Powerball ticket sold in Buford, Georgia, about 112 miles northeast of Newnan.
What is the biggest Mega Millions jackpot ever?
According to the Mega Millions website, it lists the top 10 biggest jackpots in the history of the game.
- $1.602 billion: Won in Florida on August 8, 2023
- $1.537 billion: Win in South Carolina on October 23, 2018
- $1.348 billion: Win in Maine on January 13, 2023
- $1.337 billion: Won in Illinois on July 29, 2022
- $1.269 billion: Win in California on December 27, 2024
- $1.128 billion: Won in New Jersey on March 26, 2024
- $1.05 billion: Victory January 22, 2021, Michigan State
- $983 million: Win in Georgia on November 14, 2025
- $810 million: Won in Texas on September 10, 2024
- $656 million: On March 30, 2012, three tickets were won in Illinois, Kansas, and Maryland.
Win the jackpot in 2025
According to a previous report from USA TODAY, the latest jackpot winners for 2025 are:
- $113 million: Win at Arizona State on January 17th.
- $344 million: Win at Illinois on March 25th
- $112 million: Win at Ohio State on April 18th.
- $348 million: Won in Virginia on June 27th.
- $983 million: Winner at Georgia on November 14th
How to play Mega Millions
To play Mega Millions, you must purchase a ticket. This can be done at a variety of locations, including local convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores. In some states, you can purchase Mega Millions tickets online.
Once you have your ticket, you have to choose six numbers. Five of them are white balls numbered 1-70. The golden mega ball ranges from 1 to 24.
If you’re feeling particularly unlucky or don’t want to go through the hassle of picking, you can request a “quick pick” or “easy pick.” When you use these options, your computer randomly generates numbers.
Mega Millions tickets have built-in multipliers that increase your non-jackpot prize by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times. Previously, players had to pay an extra dollar to add a “Megaplier”.
Where can I buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased directly at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online Jackpocket, USA TODAY Network’s official digital lottery delivery companythe following states and territories of the United States: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington DC, and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to select your lottery games and numbers, place your order, view your tickets, and claim your winnings, all from your mobile phone or home computer.
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