NEWNAN, Ga. - One metro Atlanta resident is waking up a multimillionaire after winning the largest Mega Millions jackpot in Georgia history — but their identity may never be revealed.
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What we know:
The Georgia Lottery says the winning ticket for Friday night’s estimated $980 million jackpot was sold at Publix #1816 in the Arbor Springs Plaza on Highway 29 in Newnan. Stores that sell a jackpot-winning Mega Millions ticket earn a $50,000 retailer bonus.
Under Georgia law, lottery winners can remain anonymous for any prize of $250,000 or more, meaning the lucky winner can keep their name private if they submit a written request to officials.
What we don't know:
The Mega Millions win marks a historic moment fo

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