PHOTOS: Rep. David Scott lies in state in Atlanta capitol

Politics

PHOTOS: Rep. David Scott lies in state in Atlanta capitol

U.S. Rep. David Scott, the first Black man to chair the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, died after more than 51 years in elected office. The Georgia Democrat lay in state in the Atlanta Capitol rotunda. He was 80 years old.

Daughters Marcye Scott (left) and Dayna Scott Vidal (center), and wife Alfredia (right) listen at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

An honor guard takes Congressman David Scott’s casket to his memorial ceremony at the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A view of Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Congressman David Scott’s wife Alfredia Scott (center) is embraced after his memorial ceremony at the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A funeral program is seen at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Former Atlanta mayor and UN ambassador Andrew Young speaks at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Mourners appear at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams pays her respects at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

People watch Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

U.S. Rep Hank Johnson (left), his wife Mereda (second from left), U.S. Rep Lucy McBath (second from right), and U.S. Rep Austin Scott (right) appear at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

State troopers salute during a changing of the guard at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

California Congresswoman Maxine Waters speaks at David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Mourners, including constituent Arthur Hughes, listen during Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Isaac DoDoo, deputy district director for Congressman David Scott, pays respects at Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

An honor guard pulls a casket off a horse-drawn carriage for Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

1/16

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

Daughters Marcye Scott (left) and Dayna Scott Vidal (center), and wife Alfredia (right) listen at Congressman David Scott’s memorial ceremony at the rotunda in the Capitol in Atlanta on May 1, 2026. Scott, with a career spanning more than 50 years in public service, died on April 22 at the age of 80. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Today's Gallery Headlines

David Scott lie in state photo request

PHOTOS: Rep. David Scott lies in state in Atlanta capitol

41m ago

Live Between

PHOTOS: Sanford Stadium hosts second concert in its history

US Wildfires

PHOTOS: Gov. Kemp: South Georgia wildfires are ‘most dangerous, biggest’ in U.S.

NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks

PHOTOS: Hawks beat the Knicks in Game 3

More Galleries

US Wildfires

PHOTOS: Two Georgia wildfires destroy homes, ravage thousands of acres

University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech beats Georgia in top-5 baseball matchup

Sweetwater 420 finds sweet (or sour?) spot at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park

PHOTOS: SweetWater 420 Festival finds sweet spot at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park

Tianah Robinson’s parents view her body at Ebenezer Baptist Church before the start of a celebration of life Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Atlanta. Robinson was the 16-year-old who was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park following 404 Day celebrations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Funeral for 16-year-old Tianah Robinson, who was fatally shot at Piedmont Park