2024

December 9, 2024

Dear Georgian,

My colleagues and I are working together to secure disaster relief after Hurricane Helene. Last week, I joined other members of the Georgia Delegation in sending a bipartisan letter to House and Senate Appropriations Leadership expressing support for federal supplemental disaster appropriations for Georgia.

We will continue to urge Congress to prioritize swift financial relief for all affected Georgians, especially our farmers, who suffered immense damage from this disaster.

As always, my staff and I are here to help. If you need assistance with a federal agency or have comments or concerns to share with me, please do not hesitate to call my Warner Robins, Tifton, or Washington, D.C. offices. To receive frequent updates, I encourage you to visit my website, like my Facebook page, follow me on YouTube, and follow me on X.

Keep reading for the full update.

Sincerely,

Congressman Austin Scott

Joining the American Addiction Recovery Association for an Open Conversation About the Addiction Epidemic in America

Our country is experiencing an addiction epidemic unlike anything we have seen before. Overdose and fentanyl poisoning have now become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45, and over 46 million people in the U.S. are currently battling addiction.

I joined the American Addiction Recovery Association in Tifton last week to have an open conversation about this serious issue and what we can all do to help those struggling with this epidemic.

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, I encourage you to visit here for resources and help.

Read more here.

Meeting with the National Pecan Federation

Did you know that Georgia is our nation's largest supplier of pecans? Our pecan farmers account for over one-third of national pecan production.

Unfortunately, Hurricane Helene heavily impacted many of our state's pecan orchards. Last week, I met with the National Pecan Federation in D.C. to discuss the critical need for disaster relief and expanded crop insurance options for specialty crops.

Meeting with Unified Defense

I also met with Unified Defense, a Georgia-based manufacturing company that specializes in ground support equipment, such as aircraft and industrial dollies, and service work.

They play a critical role in maintaining military aircraft.

CBS 44 | American Addiction Recovery Association hosts Addiction Epidemic Conversation in Tifton

"The growing addiction epidemic is a crisis that is impacting every corner of communities nationwide. In response, the city of Tifton is taking steps to address the issue head on.

The American Addiction Recovery Association (AARA) hosted an addiction epidemic conversation in Tifton, bringing together Congressman Austin Scott, AARA President Scott Cochran, and a panel of experts. The event fostered an open dialogue with the community about addiction and recovery efforts.

'Those of you who have struggled with addiction and who are coming out and openly talking about it, so we get other people to openly talk about. I want you to know how much I respect you. You’re saving lives,' said Austin Scott, Georgia’s 8th Congressional District U.S. Representative."