Path2College 2024 Newborn Sweepstakes Winner Announced
2025 Newborn Sweepstakes Entry Now Open
ATLANTA, July 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan announced today that a Mableton baby, Sinclair Lewis, has won the 2024 Path2College Newborn Sweepstakes. Born at Northside Hospital in December 2024, Sinclair will receive a $5,529 contribution to his Path2College 529 plan. Since launching in 2011, the Newborn Sweepstakes has awarded nearly $77,000 to 14 Georgia recipients.
"Sinclair has been beating odds since the day he was born. He made his entrance into the world 10 weeks early — he was small but mighty at 2.7 lbs. During his time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, he surprised everyone with his strength and determination," said Sinclair's parents, Travis and Lindsay Lewis. "That same spirit continues to shine in everything Sinclair does today, whether it's reaching milestones ahead of schedule, or this incredible scholarship opportunity. We are so very proud of him and grateful for this moment. It's an amazing jumpstart to our child's path toward higher education."
"We offer our congratulations to our 2024 Newborn Sweepstakes winner, Sinclair Lewis, and his family. We are proud to help contribute to his educational journey," said Georgia State Treasurer Steve McCoy.
The Path2College 529 Plan has expanded the 2025 Newborn Sweepstakes from one winner to two to help more parents, grandparents, and guardians prioritize early financial planning for college and K-12 expenses*.
2025 NEWBORN SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY NOW OPEN
Sweepstakes #1: Georgia families with babies born between January 1 and June 30, 2025 have until September 30, 2025, to enter.
Sweepstakes #2: Georgia families with babies born between July 1 and December 31, 2025 have until March 31, 2026, to enter.
Visit www.Path2College529.com/newborn for official rules and prize details. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited by law. The Newborn Sweepstakes is sponsored by the Path2College 529 Plan. For more information about the Path2College Plan or to open an account, please visit www.Path2College529.com or call (877) 424-4377.
*K-12 withdrawals are limited to $10,000 per year for K-12 tuition. Withdrawals for tuition expenses at a public, private or religious elementary, middle, or high school can be withdrawn free from federal and Georgia income tax. If you are not a Georgia taxpayer, these withdrawals may include recapture of tax deduction, state income tax as well as penalties. You should consult with a qualified professional about how tax provisions affect your circumstances.
To learn more about Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan ("Plan"), its investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses see the Plan Description at path2college529.com before investing. Read it carefully. Investments in the Plan are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, Member FINRA, distributor and underwriter for the Path2College 529 Plan. 4580372.
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Path2College media contacts: Melissa Sanders | Meredith Fletcher | Mitch Leffpath2college@tadpolecomm.net
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