Lucy McBath addresses school shooting and honors Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor

Lucy Mcbath U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia
Lucy Mcbath U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia
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U.S. Representative Lucy McBath, who serves Georgia’s 7th district in Congress, posted a series of updates on her official social media account addressing recent events and recognitions.

On February 10, 2026, McBath responded to news of violence near a local school, stating: “I am heartbroken to learn of the shooting outside of Palmetto Elementary. As we continue to learn more about this incident, I have been in touch with our local officials to offer my support of ongoing investigations.”

Later that day, she highlighted the achievements of an Olympic athlete: “I am proud to recognize Elana Meyers Taylor—a record-breaking Olympic bobsledder, mother of two, and trailblazing leader—as she represents Team USA at the Winter Olympics. Join me in cheering her on!”

On February 11, 2026, McBath referenced an exchange during a House Judiciary Committee meeting regarding respect for families affected by violence: “Only when she was reminded about my family’s case would Attorney General Pam Bondi agree that yes, the mourning families of those killed by violence should be respected by government officials. Watch our exchange in the @HouseJudiciary Committee today:”

Lucy McBath has represented Georgia’s 7th district since 2019 after succeeding Karen Handel. She was re-elected in 2024 with a significant majority against Jeff Criswell, securing nearly three-quarters of the vote. Born in Joliet, Illinois in 1960 and now residing in Marietta, McBath graduated from Virginia State University with a BA in 1982.



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