Overview
- Georgia Lottery officials said the Nov. 14 winner came forward on Jan. 2, with the claim publicly confirmed on Jan. 6.
- The winning Quik Pik was sold at Publix #1816 on North Highway 29 in Newnan, which will receive a $50,000 retailer bonus.
- Officials describe the claimant as a Georgia resident who plays to support HOPE and Pre-K and whose family has benefited from the HOPE Scholarship.
- The winner says they plan to make the money generational and give to causes, noting a Georgia Lottery billboard reminded them to buy the ticket.
- Coverage varies on the advertised jackpot total ($983 million vs. $980 million), but officials confirm a $453.6 million pre-tax cash option that surpasses the state’s prior $478.2 million record.