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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Politics placed on pause as David Scott is remembered

Georgia Congressman David Scott, at age 80, died just hours after casting his final votes on the House floor.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms, Geoff Duncan, Jason Esteves, Derrick Jackson and Michael Thurmond
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Democratic Party memo argues Georgia’s political momentum is shifting left

The memo, sent out Wednesday morning, unveils a new "Peach State Gubernatorial War Room" to target Republicans through November.

Keisha Lance Bottoms
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

In new memoir, Bottoms says hardships shaped her political identity

The Democratic contender for governor writes about private trauma and public slights, arguing those hardships forged the leader now asking Georgians for a promotion.

Opinion and Voices

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PATRICIA MURPHY

U.S. Rep. David Scott’s ‘great American story’

From humble beginnings to the House of Representatives, Scott had an inspiring life.

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Too many Americans can’t get mental health treatment. Georgia can do better.

Research shows that only a half of Americans are able to get the mental health treatment they need, and that puts a strain on professionals and society.

ICE related protest in woodstock, Georgia
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Aggressive ICE enforcement turns Civil Rights Movement on its head

The Civil Rights Movement confronted aggressive tactics in the 1960s from the government, but ICE enforcement has gone even further again peaceful demonstrators.

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Aggressive ICE enforcement turns Civil Rights Movement on its head

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Former Rep. Tom Price: Congressman David Scott’s warmth, faith disarmed all

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Georgia Supreme Court races turn into partisan battleground

U.S. Rep. David Scott died overnight at the age of 80. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC 2025)

David Scott’s death triggers new race for his deep-blue House seat

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