Controversial State Sen. Chip Rogers to step down, join GPB
Rogers recently also decided not to seek re-election as senate majority leader.
State Sen. Chip Rogers, who came under scrutiny recently for hosting an ex-Tea Partier's lengthy session linking public-private partnerships, local chambers of commerce and a United Nations project called Agenda 21, has resigned his seat, Woodstock Patch reports. Rogers, 44, said in a statement he plans to accept a position with Georgia Public Broadcasting, located at 260 14th Street in Midtown. "The opportunity to help lead Georgia Public Broadcasting is like a dream come true in many respects," he said. GPB is launching a new initiative in which it will "facilitate coverage of economic development and jobs in Georgia," according to a press release from Rogers' office. Rogers will spearhead the initiative with a statewide, weekly radio …
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8:22 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
Here is your answer.. He was paid to "go away". http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2012/12/05/lets-be-honest-chip-rogers-is-being-paid-to-go-away/ more ›