NEW YORK (WABC) -- Georgia is celebrating its largest jackpot winner in history.

A single Mega Millions ticket purchased in Newnan matched all six numbers drawn Friday night to win a jackpot worth an estimated $980 million. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $452.2 million.

Friday's numbers were: 1-8-11-12-57 Mega Ball: 7

Mega Millions drawings are streamed on ABC 7 New York on Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m.

Publix #1816, located at 4000 N. Highway 29 in Newnan, sold the lucky Quik Pik ticket.

This is the highest single payout in Georgia Lottery history, surpassing the previous record held when one Powerball ticket sold in Buford for the Oct. 23, 2024, drawing won a $478.2 million jackpot. Two individuals shared the prize and selected the cash option of $230.6 million.

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