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Alana has a daughter. She earned her bachelor's degree in mass communications from Grambling University, her master's degree in human resources management/personnel administration, an MBA from American InterContinental University, and a Ph.D. in applied management and decision science from Walden University. She also has various certifications, such as a paralegal certification from Georgia Piedmont Technical College and a national group fitness license from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).

Alana is a former college business chair and currently works as a college professor, specializing in business and marketing. She also works as a corporate wellness coordinator for Get Pulsed, LLC and works in various other roles involving personal fitness.

Alana Sanders (Newton County Commissioner Board District 3, Georgia, candidate 2024)

Alana Sanders has been serving as the Newton County Commissioner since 2021. 

Has enhanced existing recreational areas alongside the state director of Parks and Recreation.

- Has enhanced existing recreational areas alongside the state director of Parks and Recreation.

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As of March 23, 2024, Alana Sanders’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Prioritized paving previously unpaved roads in the county.

- Prioritized paving previously unpaved roads in the county.

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Stephanie is originally from Columbia, South Carolina, and currently resides with her husband and four children in Newton County. She graduated from Lower Richland High School, then studied political science at Mercer University, public administration at Georgia College & State University, and earned her law degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. 

Stephanie established her own law firm, The Lindsey Firm, P.C., in 2000. She also works as an owner and real estate broker at CSL Realty Group, LLC, and is the vice president of LatReb Logistics, LLC.

Stephanie R. Lindsey's campaign for county commissioner is her first entry into politics. 

Supports the preservation of natural resources and would like to further develop existing parks and green areas.

- Supports the preservation of natural resources and would like to further develop existing parks and green areas.

Wants to create initiatives that both draw in new businesses while protecting existing businesses.

- Wants to create initiatives that both draw in new businesses while protecting existing businesses.

As of March 23, 2024, Stephanie R. Lindsey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to establish clear objectives and performance indicators for the public safety sector.

- Wants to establish clear objectives and performance indicators for the public safety sector.

Stephanie R. Lindsey

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Willie resides in Newton County with his wife and six children. He is a Christian. 

Willie owns WAALS Enterprise LLC, a civil engineering firm in Georgia. He has spent over 21 years on the Newton County Jail Ministerial Staff.

Willie Arthur Smith's campaign for county commissioner is his first entry into politics. 

As of March 23, 2024, Willie Arthur Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to bring more employment opportunities, especially in the tech industry.

Would like to provide the local youth with paths to employment opportunities.

- Wants to bring more employment opportunities, especially in the tech industry.
- Would like to provide the local youth with paths to employment opportunities.

Plans to enhance the county's K-12 system.

- Plans to enhance the county's K-12 system.

Willie Arthur Smith

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Newton County Commissioner, District 3, Democratic Primary

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