Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Mrs. Alfredia Scott honored 10 area students who received a total of $14,600 in scholarship awards through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Scholarship program. “By earning these awards, each student has demonstrated strong work ethics and a high commitment to achieve excellence in their schools and communities,” said Congressman Scott. Mrs. Scott, wife of Congressman Scott, was very instrumental in securing the scholarships for the students...
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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced more than $25,000 in scholarships for the top winners of the 13th District’s 9th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition. Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony at the Arts Clayton Gallery in Jonesboro. To view photos click here. “This year’s competition was just extraordinary. The art and talent that was on display was extraordinary and having families here with each student s...
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Congressman David Scott will host an awards ceremony to honor all participating students of his 9th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition. The reception will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arts Clayton Gallery, located at 136 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Residents from throughout the 13th District are invited to come out to support area students and view the extraordinary exhibit of student entries. In nine years of hosting the Arts Competition, Congr...
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Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced today that applications for the 2011 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships are now available. “I am pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for deserving 13th District students,” said Congressman Scott. “These scholarships present a wonderful opportunity to expand educational resources available for a new generation of scholars from our community.” The scholarships are offered to students in the 13th Congressional District, which...
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Visit Arts Clayton Gallery tonight for the opening reception of the 13th Congressional District Student Art Competition. Come out and view the impressive exhibit which is on display now until March 25. The reception tonight lasts from 5:30-7:30pm. The gallery is located at 136 South Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236. For more information, click here.
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If you’re a college student or young worker, you need to know that there’s more to Social Security than retirement. To find out more about how the program can help young people, and get answers to questions like “what’s that FICA tax that comes out of my paycheck?” and get tips on saving and planning for your financial future, watch “Social Security 101: What’s in it for me?” This webinar airs on March 10th at 3p.m. EST. You can RSVP and watch the webinar at this link: http://go.usa.gov/g6D. The...
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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the nomination of 21 area students to our nation’s esteemed Military Academies. Congressman Scott will honor these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony Saturday, February 5th at 10:00am the National Archives Center in Morrow, Georgia, (5780 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260). Scott, Col. Deborah Grays to Make Posthumous Military Medal Presentations Congressman Scott will also join Colonel Deborah Grays, Garrison Comm...
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Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his sponsorship of the 9th Annual High School Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, for Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District. High school students are invited to submit artwork for the competition. “I am excited to once again launch the annual Congressional Art Competition,” Scott said. “This competition presents a great opportunity for our community to celebrate the talents of gifted young artists as well as the tireless work...
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Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) spoke to members of the Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's Guide Right and Kappa League youth mentoring groups. Scott joined the group during their regular meeting at the Fair Oaks Recreation Center in Marietta. Congressman Scott encouraged the youth in attendance to prepare themselves for future opportunities by being respectful, hard-working, and focused young men. Scott also discussed his a number of his legislative priorities...
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Today Congressman David Scott took to the House Floor to honor the faculty and students of Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School. Congressman Scott's remarks appear below: "Madam Speaker, distinguished colleagues, I rise today to extend my heartiest congratulations to Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in College Park in the 13th district of Georgia. This exceptional school has been granted a 2010 National Title I Distinguished School Award by the State of Georgia. I am proud to repre...
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