Scott’s Legacy, Courts in Focus

Scott’s Legacy, Courts in Focus

From Politically Georgia by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

April 23, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

Greg Bluestein discusses the legacy of Congressman David Scott and the implications for his seat, along with insights from Georgia Supreme Court Justice Charlie Bethel and a preview of the Atlanta Press Club debate series.

Greg Bluestein opens with breaking news on the death of longtime Congressman David Scott, tracing his decades-long career from the Georgia legislature to Congress and reflecting on his political legacy. He discusses Scott’s role as a centrist Democrat, his deep ties to constituents, and the uncertainty now facing his seat. Then Greg speaks with Georgia Supreme Court Justice Charlie Bethel about the rising political stakes in judicial races and the pressure on a traditionally nonpartisan bench. In the second segment, Tia Mitchell joins Greg to preview the Atlanta Press Club debate series with Lauri Strauss and what voters should watch as crowded primaries take shape. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Greg Bluestein

Guests: Charlie Bethel, Tia Mitchell

Topics covered

  • political legacy
  • judicial races
  • Georgia politics
  • Congress
  • Atlanta Press Club debate

Keywords

  • David Scott
  • Georgia Supreme Court
  • judicial races
  • Atlanta Press Club
  • political legacy

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Organizations: Atlanta Press Club, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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