College Park woman wins $72 million jackpot

Special Photo: Marcia Adams, of College Park, recently won $72 million by playing the Georgia Lottery’s Mega Millions game. The winner chose the cash amount option of $52 million.

A lottery ticket purchased at an Atlanta convenience store, recently, changed the life of a College Park resident.

The numbers on Marcia Adams Mega Millions golden ticket, matched those of the state lottery drawing on Jan. 24, said Kimberly Starks, a spokesperson for the Georgia Lottery.

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