A Georgia resident has been identified as the winner of the $983 million Mega Millions jackpot — the eighth-largest in the game’s history and the biggest lottery prize ever won in the state, officials said Tuesday.The ticket holder, who remained anonymous, stepped forward on Jan. 2 to collect the prize following the drawing on Nov. 14, the lottery said.The winner selected the cash option of $453.6 million before taxes.The lottery said the Georgia resident has family members who have benefited from the Georgia Lottery-funded HOPE Scholarship.AMERICANS SURGE TOWARD FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS FOR 2026...

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