Email: Kristi.Reed@Patch.com

Phone: 404-229-0880

Hometown: Gadsden, Ala.

Bio: Kristi began her career in community journalism as a freelance reporter for the Dacula-Hamilton Mill Neighborhood News.  She later served as sports editor and reporter for The Braselton News. Most recently, Kristi worked as a columnist, reporter and web editor for The Barrow Journal.

Kristi has called Dacula home since 1998. Kristi and her husband Craig have been married since 1989 and have two children, Alex and Lisa.  Alex graduated from Mill Creek High School in 2010 and is currently attending the University of Georgia. Lisa attends Mill Creek.

As a long time stakeholder in the Dacula community, Kristi has a strong interest in area schools and local politics.

Kristi's hobbies include reading, painting, playing piano and watching college football. Her near constant companion is her dog Buddy.

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Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs?

I consider myself a fiscal conservative and social moderate. I generally vote Republican, but have on rare occasions supported candidates from other parties.

Religion
How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)

I have a strong appreciation for the guidance and moral development religion can provide.