Crystal was born in Florida and moved to the Netherlands at the age of 2. She grew up as the child of missionaries who worked in refugee communities, an experience that shaped her worldview.
She has an educational background in Religion and International Relations. Her work has been featured in the Foreign Policy Association, Women's Views on News, Conflict Solutions International, Our Town Gwinnett Magazine and Atlanta area Patches. She was also a piano and voice teacher in the Snellville community for five years. She has a strong passion for community journalism and giving locals a voice.
She and her husband, Paul, have two wonderful preschool-age children.
<strong>Beliefs</strong>: <i>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. We hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will cause us to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence we failed in this mission, please let us know</i>.
<strong>Politics</strong>: I consider myself moderate, and, while I always have a strong opinion, I often can see both sides. I believe in voting for the person, not the party, and do not vote along party lines.
<strong>Religion</strong>: My faith is one of the most important things in my life. I'll tell you more over coffee!
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The popular destination can be seen from all over Gwinnett County.
More than 1,000 students will participate in the fair Friday, Feb. 22, including students from four Grayson schools.
More than 1,000 students will participate in the fair Friday, Feb. 22, including students from 11 Snellville area schools.
Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to their school within the University.
Charges include assault, battery, violation of Georgia Controlled Substance Act, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and participation in gang activity.
The funeral was held on Feb. 15.
The game winning half court shot by Shiloh's Nate Mason got a strong reaction from the former NBA player.
Various jewelry valuing up to $1,600 was also taken in the Snellville heist.
The team won against Berkmar 40-33.
Other nearby schools also came home with big wins.
The company services Snellville, Lawrenceville and other nearby areas.
The Gwinnett County Animal Shelter has numerous dogs currently available for adoption.
The following were arrested in unincorporated Snellville between Feb. 1 - Feb. 14.
Here's the situation in the county for February 16-22, 2013.
A total of ten Gwinnett dance students will compete in one of the most prestigious ballet competitions.
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Passengers reported five days of toxic conditions after a cruise ship lost power. Would this impact your decision to go on a cruise vacation?
The credibility of a journal that published Bigfoot DNA findings has been called into question. But one website lists more than 100 Sasquatch stories from Georgia, including two from Gwinnett County.
Congratulations to Lindsey and Nick!
