Commissioner Alana Sanders

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🏆1st Woman with Melanin- Commissioner and Vice-Chair in Newton, County, GA
🏆Community Organizer
🏆State Certified Commissioner
🏆1st Person with Melanin to win the D3 seat in history
🏆 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Recipient
🏆 Professor/Author

09/02/2026

Here is the presentation from the Sheriff’s Office Operations Manager explaining the Sheriff’s budget, including how the budget has been reduced over the years and how county growth and inflation affect staffing, equipment, services, and daily operations.
Please take the time to review the facts.

It is also important to remember that the county already pays for an independent financial audit every year. Despite this, three commissioners voted to pursue an additional forensic audit, which could cost taxpayers up to $500,000, depending on its scope.
An annual audit and a forensic audit serve different purposes. Still, taxpayers deserve to know why this additional expense is necessary, what specific concerns it will examine, and how it will improve public safety or accountability.

Before more taxpayer dollars are spent, we need transparency, clear justification, and the complete facts.

08/27/2026

📚 TEACHABLE MOMENT: KNOW YOUR WORTH AND YOUR POWER

For years, I have taught buying power to my marketing students, so here is a small lesson for the community.

What is buying power?

Buying power is the amount of disposable income people have available after taxes to spend, save, or invest. And when a community has trillions of dollars in buying power, businesses pay attention.

According to projections from the University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth, America’s 2026 minority consumer markets represent enormous economic power:

💰 Hispanic Americans: approximately $2.8 TRILLION

💰 African Americans: approximately $2.1 TRILLION

💰 Asian Americans: approximately $1.9 TRILLION

Think about that.

Where we shop matters. What companies we support matters. Where businesses choose to locate, advertise, invest, hire, and expand can be influenced by consumer demand.

Buying power is more than how much money a community earns. It represents economic influence.

So the next time someone tells you your community does not have power, remember that power is not only at the ballot box. There is also tremendous power in the marketplace.

Know your worth. Know your power. And understand where your dollars go.

Source: University of Georgia, Selig Center for Economic Growth, 2026 buying power projections. The Selig Center defines buying power as disposable personal income after taxes. ([UGA Today][1])

Note: Hispanic is an ethnicity and can overlap with racial categories, so these three market estimates should not simply be added together.



[1]: https://news.uga.edu/selig-multicultural-economy-report-2021/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Thirty years of change: Consumer buying power is more diverse than ever"

08/25/2026

My daughter and her friends wanted to go to the park today, enjoy the playground, and get on the swings. Unfortunately, we do not have anything like this on the western side of Newton County, so the closest option for us was Wheeler Park in Rockdale County, Conyers, Georgia.

And once again, I have to ask: Newton County, where is our Parks and Recreation investment for the western side of Newton County and the Fairview Corridor?

What I saw today was exactly what a community park should look like. Mothers and fathers were there with their children. Families were walking the trails, riding bikes, enjoying the playground, sitting under the pavilion, and using the park amenities.

I rode my bike for about an hour and used their outdoor workout facility. They even have a dedicated fitness court right there in the park.

The playground equipment was sturdy, well built, and designed to last. This is the type of long term investment that gives families a safe place to exercise, play, gather, and enjoy their community.

Our families on the western side of Newton County deserve this too. We should not have to leave our county to enjoy quality parks and recreation. 🌳🚲🛝

Throwback
08/25/2026

Throwback

08/23/2026

Voting is more than showing up on Election Day. It is about having a voice in what happens in your community.

The people we elect make decisions about our schools, roads, public safety, parks, transportation, health services, youth programs, senior services, and so much more.

When we do not vote, those decisions are still made. Someone is still elected. Budgets are still approved. Programs can still be funded, reduced, changed, or taken away.

And those decisions can affect not only us, but the generations coming behind us.

I’m Alaina Sanders, and I believe if you choose not to show up and vote, you give up the privilege of complaining about what has been taken away, what is no longer available, or the decisions made on your behalf.

Your voice matters. Your community matters. Your future matters.

Show up. Learn the candidates. Know the issues. Make a plan. VOTE. 🗳️

Newton County residents, please take note. 📢A public hearing has been scheduled regarding the appeal for the Riverstone ...
08/22/2026

Newton County residents, please take note. 📢

A public hearing has been scheduled regarding the appeal for the Riverstone Grove Preliminary Plat. (Salem & Kirkland)

📅 September 15, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Newton County Historic Courthouse
1124 Clark Street, Covington, GA 30014

Case: APP26 000001
Tax IDs: 12 31, 12 32, and 12 33

If this development may impact your community, this is your opportunity to attend, listen, ask questions, and stay informed.

For more information, call 678 625 1659.

08/15/2026

What documents govern Newton County?
Let's talk about the Enabling Legislation.

08/13/2026

Know your power as an elected official. Read your charter. Study the legislation that governs your office. Understand your authority before you take your seat. If you do not know the rules, someone else will use them to govern you. Knowledge is power, especially in public service.

Ran downstairs to the, ,"Black Expo" to take my free headshot I forgot to take off my yellow meal ticket badge. 😂📸 Phot...
08/02/2026

Ran downstairs to the, ,"Black Expo" to take my free headshot I forgot to take off my yellow meal ticket badge. 😂
📸 Photographer: L. Marshall
😊 Dimples and my Style: "Get Em from my Mama." 😂 Excuse me "I inherited it from my mother." She was the GOAT of class and fashion

07/30/2026

I was truly honored to be asked to speak with these amazing young men about dressing for success! 👔✨

Our conversation went beyond shirts, ties, and suits. We discussed confidence, proper grooming, making a strong first impression, interview etiquette, and understanding that how you present yourself can speak before you ever say a word.

Thank you to Kings and Gents Accessories and 100 Black Men of New Rock, Inc. for creating this wonderful experience in partnership with Belk. The young men received valuable interview preparation and professional wardrobe fittings to help prepare them for future opportunities.

When we invest in our young men, teach them important life skills, and remind them of their potential, we are truly “Uniting for Change.” 💙

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