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Today Congressman David Scott discussed the importance of education and his work in Walton County during his keynote remarks at the dedication ceremony for the new Monroe Area High School. “I am so proud of Walton County because Walton County is right on target,” said Congressman Scott. “Walton County is working for a strong future for its community and a better life for our young people. We are in a highly competitive, global economy with highly competitive skilled jobs, so we must never rest or feel over confident. Rather, we should continue to yearn for more. This is the American way.” “Georgia is growing fast and that growth is evident here in Monroe and Walton County,” Scott said. “It is important that Monroe and Walton County build a strong, high-quality education system that can handle a fast growing population, and Walton County is doing just that with this fine new school and state-of-the-art facility, of which I am a proud, strong partner.” Congressman Scott also highlighted his work in Congress for Walton County by sharing the federal money he has secured for projects in Walton County including: $635,133 to the City of Monroe for housing; $150,000 to the Alcove, Inc. Youth Shelter; $357,468 to the City of Social Circle for housing; $2,400,000 for a highway bypass of the City of Social Circle, which will create 200 new jobs for Walton County; $2,100,000 for the Northeast Georgia Water Planning District; $350,000 for water and wastewater system improvements in Social Circle; $5,300,000 for Highway 78 improvements through Walton County; $2,750 to the City of Monroe Police Department for bullet-resistant vests; $11,295,351 - Total funds delivered by Congressman Scott for Walton County. ###