A single Mega Millions ticket sold in Georgia matched the winning numbers, earning the jackpot worth an estimated $980 million - the eighth largest prize in the game's history. The winner has the option to take the cash lump sum of $452.2 million or an annuity paid out over 29 years. Mega Millions drawings take place Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
ATLANTA A Mega Millions ticket worth nearly a billion dollars was sold in Georgia. A single ticket sold at a Publix in Newnan Georgia matched the five numbers plus the Mega Ball according to Mega Millions. The jackpot was worth an estimated 980 million the eighth largest prize in the game's history. It's the largest-ever jackpot winner in Georgia according to Mega Millions. Check your tickets to see if you matched the winning numbers Friday's winning numbers were 1-8-11-12-57 Mega Ball 7. The jackpot winner has the option to take the cash lump sum of 452.2 million or an annuity which is paid out in one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments increasing by 5 every year. Mega Millions drawings take place Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. Eastern Time. To stream 12News on your phone you need the 12News app. Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video In Other News