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🌱 Hartwell family remembers Kenneth “Ken” Golson Sr. and his faithful life

Hartwell, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • Hartwell family remembers Kenneth “Ken” Golson Sr. and his faithful life

Also on today's calendar: TORCH of Hartwell Meeting.

Today's riddle: A man rode into Fenton on Friday. He stayed three days and left on Friday. How did he do that? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kenneth 'Ken' Golson – March 28, 1938 – July 18, 2026 (chestercountyindependent.com) — A beloved father and grandfather with close family ties to Hartwell, Kenneth “Ken” Golson Sr. passed away July 18 at age 88. His memorial service will be held Aug. 8 at Henderson Church of Christ, where he was an active member and spiritual leader for many years.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His horse's name was Friday (Thank you Coco S. for sending it in!)
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