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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<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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Friends and family of Hannah Rinehart make a case for creating a sick leave pool during the Gwinnett County School Board meeting, but left with no promises.
Snellville Police investigated the scene and found no evidence of explosives.
Friends and family of South Gwinnett High teacher Hannah Rinehart make a case for creating a sick leave pool during the Gwinnett County School Board meeting, but left with no promises.
Update: Snellville PD are on the scene. Multiple theaters are being searched.
The shopping experience along Scenic Highway/Highway 124 will soon be more integrated and streamlined if things go according to plan.
After serving as assistant principal from 2005-2011, he will return soon as principal.
Friends and family of Hannah Rinehart make a case for creating a sick leave pool during the Gwinnett County School Board meeting, but left with no promises.
The robbery took place on Sunday, Aug. 12, just after midnight.
Councilman Tom Witts is moving forward with plans to relight Snellville's Eternal Flame, a memorial to war veterans.
Recent criminal activity in Snellville ZIP codes.
After only 25 days, Aimee's Wing rivals any "extreme home makeover."
After only 25 days, Aimee's Wing rivals any "extreme home makeover."
The recipients were selected from over 400 nominees from across the world.
Snellville's rate is much lower than the county's, and right in the middle compared to other cities.
Stephanie Schlund will star in the second movie of the 'Hunger Games' trilogy as Cashmere, a District 1 tribute.
The family of Stephen Cardiges hopes this will serve as a wake-up call to other area youth.
A 45-year-old man, who was last seen in a south Forsyth subdivision, is wanted by at least three counties on various charges and may be armed.
The service will be held Saturday, Aug. 19.
Mary Ellen Fulkus, Executive Director of Keep Georgia Safe, shares this open letter to Chief Charles Walters.
The decision was not reached without controversy, and involves activist's "frivolous" ethics charges against councilman Tom Witts.
