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Family Tree Garden Center Continues to Thrive, Plans Museum
The Pike family legacy lives on in this garden center as daughter Dana Pike-Van Vlake adds her own personal element.

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.
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The Pike family legacy lives on in this garden center as daughter Dana Pike-Van Vlake adds her own personal element.

She is accused of hiring a hitman to kill Richard Schoeck, of Snellville, in 2010.
'The World's Our Stage' performed a quirky, powerful rendition of the popular play.
Restaurant inspections, including school cafeterias, in Snellville for Nov. 26 - Dec. 3.
Around forty students displayed their best work at Snellville City Hall.
'The World's Our Stage' performed a quirky, powerful rendition of the popular play.
The latest robbery happened at a Snellville Publix; the FBI and Snellville PD seek the public's help in identifying and apprehending the suspect.
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The suspect is responsible for four robberies in five weeks; the FBI and Snellville PD seek the public's help in identifying and apprehending him.
Opening night reception will be held Dec. 4.
Knight is pursuing a degree in Education at Columbus State University.
Gwinnett's large immigrant population offers opportunities to "build bridges," according to Georgia State Senator Emanuel Jones.
Gwinnett's large immigrant population offers opportunities to "build bridges," according to Georgia State Senator Emanuel Jones.
Centerville Highway from Norris Lake to Oak Road will also require intermittent lane closures. A weekly report on road closures in Gwinnett County for the week of Dec. 2.
These homes are affordable and move-in ready.
Gwinnett's large immigrant population offers opportunities to "build bridges," according to Georgia State Senator Emanuel Jones.
The United States Postal Service offers tips and suggestions so holiday packages arrive in time for the holidays.
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