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Ronnie Chance

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Chip Rogers To Step Down From Senate

Rogers recently also decided not to seek re-election as senate majority leader.

One of the state's most prominent Republican politicians is slated to step down from the Georgia Senate. State Senator Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) has announced his resignation from the Georgia Senate. The senator will formally step down on Wednesday from the position he's held since 2004. Rogers, 44, said in a statement he plans to accept a position with Georgia Public Broadcasting. "The opportunity to help lead Georgia Public Broadcasting is like a dream come true in many respects," he said. "The incredible team put together by Director (Teya) Ryan is among the best in broadcasting. I really look forward to joining their efforts."   GPB is launching a new initiative in which it will "facilitate coverage of economic development and jobs in …

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Jimmy FiveFingers

6:28 pm on Saturday, December 8, 2012

Jon: So, "YOU don't believe...". According to Merriam-Webster, scumbag, as a synonym for despicable, is a perfectly “valid expression of opinion” for Chip Rogers. Definition of scumbag: slang : a dirty or “despicable” person "Scumbag." Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2008. The Chip Rogers I formerly respected did not get involved in partisan politics and a wide variety …   more ›

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