Rick Badie / My Opinion

Rick Badie / My Opinion

Rick Badie writes about people, places and issues in Gwinnett County. His column appears in Gwinnett News on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. He can be reached at rbadie@ajc.com or 770-263-3875.

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August 21, 2008

• Join the Spelling Bee Club

August 20, 2008

• Fire the Superintendent?
• Suspicious Suspension

August 19, 2008

• Local parks system one of the best

August 18, 2008

• Hindu temple beats banality of (another) strip mall

August 17, 2008

• Finding love on the Internet

August 15, 2008

• Gwinnett growth slows - good thing or bad?

August 14, 2008

• Gwinnett 911

August 13, 2008

• Hours after the Republican run-off, Green's yard gets trashed

August 12, 2008

• Veteran for hire

August 11, 2008

• Still kicking

August 9, 2008

• Crusade for war veterans continues

August 7, 2008

• Building porch requires red tape

August 5, 2008

• Heart screenings can ease the pain, but not completely

August 3, 2008

• Emory hits milestone

July 31, 2008

• Crematory opponents all smoke

July 29, 2008

• Teacher 'hit me' : impact remains

July 27, 2008

• Stinging thoughts of school spankings

July 24, 2008

• Formerly resilient spirit hits its limit

July 22, 2008

• Home run personal for player

July 19, 2008

• A word that shouldn't be in anyone's vocabulary

July 17, 2008

• African art a treat for kids

July 15, 2008

• Midwest floods are no Katrina

July 12, 2008

• A Legacy for Twin Angels

July 10, 2008

• Show some love: adopt a pet

July 8, 2008

• Wanted: More poll workers, please

July 6, 2008

• Soil yields life and lessons

July 3, 2008

• Parent textbook reviewers scarce

July 1, 2008

• Thanks to teacher, boy saved a life

June 28, 2008

• Grandpa, I'll save mom

June 26, 2008

• A steppingstone on the path to life

June 24, 2008

• Equal rights just a dream for gay pairs

June 21, 2008

• On GPB: A close-up of gangs in Georgia

June 18, 2008

• TIME to make a difference

June 17, 2008

• Pain at the pump altering our habits

June 15, 2008

• Investigator donates time to missing kids

June 12, 2008

• A town so nice, let's hail it twice

June 10, 2008

• Family needs support more than ever

June 7, 2008

• Illegal immigration on the campaign trail

June 5, 2008

• Scooters looking better everyday

June 3, 2008

• Folksy spin on history travels well

May 24, 2008

• When life flips on a dime

May 22, 2008

• Workers mistrust gun honor system

May 20, 2008

• Girl inspires others to help sick children

May 18, 2008

• Honoring a natural

May 15, 2008

• Fuss over shirt offers chance of enlightenment

May 13, 2008

• Snellville man to help others

May 11, 2008

• Paying Twice

May 8, 2008

• Where snits, tension abound

May 6, 2008

• Warning: Ignorance of law is not an excuse

May 3, 2008

• Lifetime later, he met dad

May 1, 2008

• More costly, but still truckin'

April 29, 2008

• 20 years later, giving goes on

April 26, 2008

• Stop dividing and blaming

April 24, 2008

• A friend defends Carter's meeting with Hamas

April 22, 2008

• Gymnast balances many feats

April 19, 2008

• To him, style has function

April 17, 2008

• Small stations feel gas pinch

April 15, 2008

• Soldiers' charity sends 'the basics'

April 13, 2008

• Victim's mercy toward youths unusual

April 10, 2008

• Immigration screening ahead

April 7, 2008

• White judge, different reaction?

April 6, 2008

• Judge Arrington, bravo for caring

April 3, 2008

• Buford named one of the best cities to call home

March 31, 2008

• Move over Tupperware, here comes the Taser party

March 29, 2008

• California Reeling

March 27, 2008

• Pawn shops thrive in hard times

March 25, 2008

• A greener trim can be found

March 22, 2008

• What is Patriotism?

March 20, 2008

• Relax: The drinking water is fine

March 18, 2008

• Girl Scouts treat soldiers to cookies

March 15, 2008

• Women: Don't ignore the alarms

March 13, 2008

• Independent senior not ready for move

March 11, 2008

• Parkview students to confront dangers of risky behavior

March 8, 2008

• No comment

March 6, 2008

• Officer: All must fight teen crime

March 3, 2008

• Kids' language instruction can't override basics

March 1, 2008

• Monroe family to double in size through adoptions

February 28, 2008

• Clinic treats those who fall through health care net

February 26, 2008

• Not every good project merits a TAD

February 23, 2008

• Why field trips shouldn't become a thing of the past

February 21, 2008

• Purple's the hue of a whole new life

February 19, 2008

• Shop dresses up views of fashion

February 15, 2008

• MARTA may be smarter

February 14, 2008

• Red roses draw double takes

February 12, 2008

• Venturing out a scary step after teacher's attack

February 9, 2008

• Happy birthday, "Mo-mo"

February 7, 2008

• Super Tuesday results reflects South's sea change

February 4, 2008

• "Tackling the game, just like "Rudy"

February 2, 2008

• History boxed away

January 30, 2008

• Angels for newborns

January 29, 2008

• Teacher speaking out about beating

January 26, 2008

• Presenting....'the human trumpet'

January 24, 2008

• "Will Plasma TVs really end the recession?"

January 21, 2008

• "Bowl of caring a 'souper' effort for community"

January 18, 2008

• "From the back of the line"

January 16, 2008

• "A lovely example of honoring, cherishing"

January 15, 2008

• "Who needs city life?"

January 12, 2008

• "Housing counselors hopping in Gwinnett"

January 9, 2008

• " A community embraces its home"

January 8, 2008

• "Pool-less Summer"

December 31, 2007

• Community response gets man to Boston

December 27, 2007

• School marathon gets kids into habit of exercising

December 24, 2007

• "Pay it forward with trumpets"

December 22, 2007

• "Gamers like interaction"

December 20, 2007

• "Parents cautious about made-in China toys"

December 18, 2007

• "Trumpeter wants to share joy"

December 15, 2007

• "This was her deal:" Girl collects food for the needy

December 13, 2007

• "One plan, two potential concerns"

December 11, 2007

• "Freedom Project still raking in responses"

December 8, 2007

• "Paranormal State"

December 6, 2007

• "Day at the food pantry reveals big needs"

December 3, 2007

• "Ol' time rock-n-roll plays well at Annandale Village"

December 1, 2007

• "Little known pension could help veterans"

November 29, 2007

• "Don't confuse Red Sky with a coffeehouse"

November 27, 2007

• "Badie tour will return to its original purpose"

November 24, 2007

• "Eye test can transform a child's entire world"

November 22, 2007

• "Sibling survivor grows from loss'

November 20, 2007

• Prayer works; answer isn't always, 'yes'

November 17, 2007

• "An emerging war: rustic versus retail"

November 15, 2007

• "Santa says dream big: What's your wish for Gwinnett?"

November 13, 2007

• "Parents find comfort helping others"

November 10, 2007

• "1st" paratroopers proved black men could jump"

November 8, 2007

• "P.E. teacher's novel idea gets kids moving toward fitness"

November 6, 2007

• "Do these tract-toters get results?"

November 3, 2007

• "Mother plans to put her feet, legs to work to save her son's eyes"

November 1, 2007

• "Fear takes toll on trick-or-treaters' ranks"

October 30, 2007

• Can't overlook racism in 'Wind'

October 27, 2007

• "If you've got scuffs, go to him for a buff"

October 24, 2007

• "What a bunch of poop"

October 23, 2007

• "Ping-Pong club a go"

October 20, 2007

• "Parental void helps fuel problem of teen sex, drug abuse"

October 17, 2007

• Should you or shouldn't you call water cops on neighbors?

October 16, 2007

• " A real trek for Janie Bruce"

October 13, 2007

• "What is Freedom?"

October 11, 2007

• "College has clear goal: get'em jobs"

October 9, 2007

• "Rhythm in Life After Sports"

October 5, 2007

• "Father and son share a great discovery"

October 4, 2007

• "Step back in time"

October 2, 2007

• "Tennis Club is born in local basement"

September 29, 2007

• "No-shows may need to rethink political strategy"

September 27, 2007

• "Perdue on water, litter, growth"

September 24, 2007

• "Have paddle, will play"

September 22, 2007

• "When patience runs thin"

September 19, 2007

• "Gwinnett's true king of the roads"

September 17, 2007

• "Citizen input might curb haphazard development"

September 15, 2007

• "Biofuel Believer"

September 13, 2007

• 'Mama Jean' puts patriotism on display

September 10, 2007

• "Nonprofit helps refits homes for injured troops"

September 8, 2007

• "Blame the Illegals"

September 5, 2007

• "Laborers Not Having Much Luck These Days"

September 4, 2007

• Family aims to share story to help others

September 2, 2007

• Why is it so hard to find a cabbie who speaks English?

August 29, 2007

• "A Salute in Wood"

August 27, 2007

• 'Rodeo' still riding after TV stint ends

August 26, 2007

• Development has no rhyme or reason

August 23, 2007

• Aurora Theatre production hits the bull's eye