ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - One lucky person who bought a Mega Millions ticket in metro Atlanta is waking up a whole lot richer.

The winning $980 million Mega Millions ticket on Friday night was sold at the Publix off N. Highway 29 in Newnan. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $452.2 million.

The winning numbers for the Friday, Nov. 14 Mega Millions drawing were: 1-8-11-12-57, and the Mega Ball was 7.

It is the largest jackpot winner in state history, according to the Georgia Lottery, surpassing the previous record held when a Powerball ticket sold in Buford in 2024.

In Georgia, Mega Millions winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes.

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