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Congressman Austin Scott, who serves on the House Committee on Agriculture, frequently visits with South Georgia farmers.
Congressman Austin Scott Eighth Congressional District
I’ve spent my entire life in South Georgia. Raised in Tift County, where I’ve lived since I was a child, Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District is home. The people who live here are more than just constituents; they are my neighbors, friends, and family.
I was elected in 2010 to serve as the area’s United States Congressman, and since that time, representing the diverse needs of the Eighth Congressional District has not been simply a job I was elected to do—
it has been more personal to me. Making sure your views and concerns are heard in Washington has been my rst priority. Your interests, passions, trials, and tribulations are mine, and as a former small business owner in Tifton, I understand the needs of South Georgians. From our local farmers to those serving at our bases to our children’s teachers and our communities’ small businesses,
8 SG MAGAZINE | SPRING 2017
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