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Georgia Democratic Congressman David Scott, dead at 80
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (228+ words) Colleagues of Scott's, including those running for his seat, have publicly expressed their feelings about his passing and his career as a public servant." "Today, I join people across Georgia and this nation in extending my sincere condolences to Congressman…...
With Rep. David Scott's death, 5 members of 119th Congress have died in office
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (386+ words) April 22, 2026 / 3: 14 PM EDT / CBS News Washington " Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office. He was 80. All five members who died…...
David Scott, first Black chair of House Agriculture Committee, dies at 80
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (400+ words) Georgia Democratic U. S. Rep. David Scott, who advocated for farmers and veterans throughout his career, has died at the age of 80 after five decades of service. WSB-TV reported that Scott, who was seeking his 13th term in Congress, was facing opposition from…...
Georgia Rep. David Scott dies at 80
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (229+ words) Democratic Rep. David Scott, a 12-term congressman from Georgia, has died. He was 80." Combined with prior stints in the Georgia statehouse, Scott was in public service for over 50 years. He was first elected to the House in 2002 and served as…...
Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80
5+ hour ago (694+ words) ATLANTA - David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office. The Democrat had recently filed paperwork to seek a 13th term in Congress,…...
US Rep. David Scott, a longtime Georgia Democrat seeking a 13th term, dies at 80
14+ min ago (218+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " U. S. Rep. David Scott, who served Georgia in Congress for more than two decades, has died. He was 80 years old. Scott represented parts of metro Atlanta in the U. S. House since 2003, most recently in the 13th congressional district…...
Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (278+ words) Updated on: April 22, 2026 / 1: 16 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta U. S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old, a source familiar has confirmed with CBS News. Scott's death comes as the longtime Democrat was running…...
In Georgia's 11th District, a test of whether past Trump criticism still matters
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (1029+ words) Georgia's only open U. S. House race without a presidential endorsement is emerging as a test of how much past criticism of President Donald Trump still matters in a Republican primary defined by MAGA loyalty tests. The 11th Congressional District primary to represent…...
Highlights from this Dawson County forum for local, state primary races
1+ day, 1+ min ago (8+ words) Forum topics included growth, taxes, education and jobs....
Georgia congressman Clay Fuller posts 'satire' video after first week
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (976+ words) The U. S. House of Representatives' newest member has hit the ground running in Washington. Republican Clay Fuller won a special election runoff on April 10 to replace former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14th congressional district and was sworn in just four…...