Howard Sanders

Howard Sanders (left) is the incumbent for the Board of Commissioners District 1 Republican primary, while Britt Brooks (right) is the challenger. (Submitted Photos)

Election Q&A: Taxes, property rights focus for District 1 candidates

Nick Hasnain

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Incumbent Howard Sanders and challenger Britt Brooks are on the Republican primary ballot for the District 1 seat on the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners.

Commissioners David Clarke and Howard Sanders at the BOC meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Photo/Andy Johnston)

Proposed ordinance silenced in meeting

Grace Burnett

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The proposed noise ordinance that led residents to pack the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday went quietly away.

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Sanders set to join county commission

Hannah Yahne

Monday, December 26, 2022

Howard Sanders is the newest member of the Board of Commissioners after defeating his cousin, Phil Sanders, in the runoff election earlier this year.