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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Victim said assailant accosted his wife and made sexually suggestive comments. Another woman also reported being “verbally raped” by the assailant.
Sharita Braxton lost her father to a house fire 18 years ago; now, she loses her own home after lightning strikes.
Chick-fil-A patron: "I guess Truett Cathy's feeling the love!"
Snellville residents Dexter Dawston and Glen Williams face defeat.
A quick recap of last night's elections that impact Snellville.
On Wednesday, Chick-fil-A supporters across the nation will visit the chain to show their solidarity; on Friday, a National Same-Sex Kiss Day is planned at the same chain.
On Wednesday, Chick-fil-A supporters across the nation will visit the chain to show their solidarity; on Friday, a National Same-Sex Kiss Day is planned at the same chain.
She has been presented with Darden Restaurants’ top honor – the Joe R. Lee Diamond Club Award.
On Wednesday, Chick-fil-A supporters across the nation will visit the chain to show their solidarity; on Friday, a National Same-Sex Kiss Day is planned at the same chain.
Hannah Rinehart, victim of a rare bacteria, is recovering at Northside Hospital after a quadruple amputation. Her husband a teacher at South Gwinnett High School, is asking for prayers as his wife battles the infection.
Daymond John, of ABC's entrepreneurial business show, "Shark Tank," will be in Atlanta on Aug. 31 in an effort to find the next big business success story.
Aimee Copeland will have a new space to come home to in a few weeks. The renovations include an elevator and a study for her social work practice.
Snellville Home Makeover: Aimee wil have a brand new space to come home to in a few weeks, including an elevator and a study for her social work practice.
Hannah Rinehart, two-time cancer survivor and victim of a rare bacteria, is recovering at Northside Hospital after a quadruple amputation. Her husband, Mark, spoke with Snellville Patch about their experience.
One day left to vote: The transportation referendum still has much opposition.
Snellville Home Makeover: Aimee wil have a brand new space to come home to in a few weeks, including an elevator and a study for her social work practice.
Three Snellville residents will be laid to rest this week.
The Gwinnett branch visited Bethany Baptist Church on Sunday and will participate in the Bikers for Butterflies ride this coming Sunday.
The Gwinnett County Public Schools code of conduct now has specific punishments for a number of infractions committed by student athletes. The rules begin the first time a student signs up for a sport this school year.
Shoppers can get a break on Aug. 10-11, 2012. Gwinnett schools start back on Aug. 6.
