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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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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. Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Today Congressman David Scott announced that the deadline for submission of 2010 Military Service Academy Nominaton applications is quickly approaching for students of the 13th Congressional District. "Being selected for nomination to a military service academy by a Member of Congress is an exceptional honor and responsibility.  It is my privilege to make these nominations, and you can be… Read more »

Hopefully, there are a few good Georgia students who would want to represent the state as a White House intern in the spring.  The application deadline is October 3.  For information on how to apply, click this link. Congressman Scott's office is also accepting applications for winter and spring interns.  Read more »