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Congressman Scott Providing Free Cobb-Douglas County Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing on September 19th

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Cobb-Douglas County Covid-19 Testing Event

Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that he will provide free drive-thru COVID-19 testing and food distribution on Saturday, September 19th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Word of Faith Cathedral in Cobb County. “Our state is reeling from the severe health and economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic,” said Congressman Scott. “Robust testing is vital to flattening the…

Congressman Scott Celebrates Labor Day

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) released the following statement today in recognition of Labor Day:    “On Labor Day, we recognize the social and economic achievements of the American workforce throughout our nation’s history. Although this Labor Day may be far from normal, the ideals of our nation and our workforce remain sound.   “From union laborers to essential…

Congressman Scott Announces Military Academy Nomination Application Deadline

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Today, Congressman David Scott announced his office is accepting applications from  Thirteenth District students seeking a congressional nomination for military academies. A congressional nomination is required for students to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy or U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. “Each year I have the honor of…

McBath and Scott Encourage Support for Women Veterans at Cobb Multi-Specialty Clinic

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This week, Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06) and David Scott (GA-13) released the response they received from Atlanta VA Medical Center Director Ann Brown regarding their inquiry into the ongoing development of a new VA Multi-Specialty Clinic in Cobb County. In July, after reports that certain VA clinic projects were delayed by an average of two years, McBath and Scott sent a letter to…

Congressman David Scott Providing Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing on Saturday, August 8

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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) will provide access to free drive-thru COVID-19 testing and free drive-thru food distribution on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Mundy’s Mill High School in Jonesboro, Ga. “As of this week, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Georgia has surged to nearly 200,000, with more than half of all Georgia cases reported in the last month,”…

Rep. David Scott Announces $192,623 FEMA Grants for South Fulton and Union City Firefighters

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Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that FEMA has awarded a $106,909 grant to the City of South Fulton and a $85,714 grant to Union City through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.  “Now more than ever, it is paramount that our firefighters and first responders have the resources that they need to successfully protect our communities,” said Congressman…

Chairman Scott Opening Statement at Hearing On Farm Energy Production: Impacts on Farm Income and Rural Communities

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House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following remarks at today’s hearing on farm energy production: impacts on farm income and rural communities. [As Prepared for Delivery] "Good morning and thank you for joining us at the first hybrid hearing of the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges,…

Chairman Scott Discusses Renewable Energy Production and the Impact on Rural Income

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Today, Chairman David Scott provided the following statement during the House Agriculture Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Subcommittee Hearing on farm energy productions and their impact on income and rural communities. “Renewable energy has been hailed as a driver of income equality for black and rural farmers. It has proven to reduce energy costs, and it is a significant…

Scott Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

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Today, Congressman David Scott issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis: “I am so brokenhearted at the passing of my dear and beloved friend Congressman John Lewis, a man of great courage and extraordinary love for us all. "An American hero, John took his fight for justice and equality for all from the depths of Bloody Sunday to the halls of Congress and…

Rep. Scott Announces $163,294 FEMA Grant for Cobb County Firefighters

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Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that FEMA has awarded a $163,294 grant to the Cobb County Fire Department through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant – COVID-19 Supplemental Program (AFG-S).  “Firefighters place themselves in harm’s way every day for the communities they serve, and even more so now as they respond to the obstacles presented by the COVID-19…