Georgia woman claims $7.5 million Mega Millions prize

ATLANTA — A Dallas resident has come forward as the winner of Georgia’s unclaimed $7.5 million Mega Millions prize.

Christina Ford, 64, was one of two winners to split a $15 million jackpot July 22.

Ford played using the Quik Pik option and was in disbelief when she saw her winning numbers drawn on TV.

“I thought it was a dream. I kept saying, ‘Yeah, right. This can’t be true,’” she said.

Her winning ticket was purchased at Kroger #0634 at 8876 Dallas Acworth Highway. The second ticket that shared the jackpot was sold in Virginia.

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Ford planned for three months before she came forward to claim her prize Tuesday.

She says she will use her winnings to vacation and share with her family.

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