Georgia congressman David Scott dies aged 80

Scott, who represented Atlanta suburbs since 2003, had qualified to run for a 12th term before his death David Scott, a Georgia congressman and moderate Democrat representing Atlanta’s southern suburbs since 2003, has died at the age of 80. Scott’s health had been an open question in recent years, prompting calls for his retirement. He had not spoken on the floor of the House of Representatives in two years. Continue reading...

George Chidi in Atlanta · Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 11:59 AM
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Georgia congressman David Scott dies aged 80

Scott, who represented Atlanta suburbs since 2003, had qualified to run for a 12th term before his death

David Scott, a Georgia congressman and moderate Democrat representing Atlanta’s southern suburbs since 2003, has died at the age of 80.

Scott’s health had been an open question in recent years, prompting calls for his retirement. He had not spoken on the floor of the House of Representatives in two years.

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