Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80

Local News Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80 By Dan Raby Dan Raby Senior Digital Producer, CBS News Atlanta Dan Raby, the senior digital producer for CBS News Atlanta, has been covering everything happening around Georgia for more than a decade. Read Full Bio Dan Raby Updated on: April 22, 2026 / 1:00 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta Add CBS News on Google U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old, a source familiar has confirmed with CBS News.Scott's death comes as the longtime Democrat was running for a 13th term in the May 19th primaries.His political career began in 1974 with a successful run for the Georgia House of Representatives. He served there until he was elected to the state Senate in 1982. Scott was eventually elected to the newly created District 13, which includes DeKalb and Gwinnett counties, in 2003. Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., questions HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge during the House Financial Services Committee hearing on July 20, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Scott's age and reports of health issues have dogged the congressman for the last few years, but the congressman had remained popular in his district, often running unopposed or handily beating his primary and Republican challengers.Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens responded to the news of Scott's death in a statement that called the lawmaker a "tireless advocate for the people he served.""For decades, he fought for Georgia farmers, advocated for our veterans and ensured his constituents were supported at the street level with job and health fairs, serving tens of thousands of Georgians over the years," Dickens wrote. "His legacy is one of service, perseverance and deep commitment to this state."Details about Scott's death have not been released. This is a breaking news story. We will update this story as soon as we receive more information. Mor...