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Falcons make a jaw-dropping selection with the No. 8 pick

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

With the eighth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Falcons select – Michael Penix Jr., quarterback, Washington. As the announcement was made, my jaw literally hit the floor. Then my immediate reaction was to text our editor and publisher at The Hartwell Sun, Patrick Fargason.

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Time to hit the follow button on X

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

As spring sports wrap up, another fantastic athletic season comes to an end for all of the teams that compete over at Hart County High School. Many great moments happened out on the courts or fields, but maybe you didn’t get to see it.

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A new GOAT?

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

There is always a posing question in every sport’s history — who is the greatest of all time? It is a never ending debate in many sports like football, basketball, soccer, racing, and baseball. But a new debate arose this year as Iowa’s Lady Hawkeyes guard No.

Right before the rains came, Vivian Fargason (left) and her brother Reid pose for a picture in front of the Augusta National clubhouse on April 9, 2019.

No one will feel sorry for me

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Friends, the greatest week of the year is finally upon us.

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More than just a t-shirt

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Each Wednesday, once The Hartwell Sun has been put to bed for the week and off to the printer, I treat myself to a nice lunch.

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Time to dust off the controller

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Eleven years ago I was about to enter my freshman year of high school. I don’t feel old but saying that sure does make me feel old. I spent my summers saving up for one video game before going back to school — EA Sports College Football.

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Wrestlemania at The Hartwell Sun

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

As a sports junkie, I will freely admit there are some weekdays where it’s hard to get your work done. March Madness, the opening rounds of The Masters, and the Olympics are all events that I’ll need a television and a computer on hand to keep up with the coverage despite having a full time job.

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Thanks Taylor

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Two Sundays ago, my confused 11-year-old daughter Vivian and I were sitting on the couch together. “Daddy, why is Travis Kelce running from one side of the field to the other before the ball is snapped?

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Wife of the year

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

While I love watching my children open their presents on Christmas morning, at 46-years-old it’s rare that I get excited about opening a gift of my own. I don’t need or want anything, and if I do I’ll just buy it on my own. My attitude reflects most men I know.

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“Oh Christmas Tree”

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The holiday season is upon us, and for many families that means planning a trip to the local Christmas tree farm. Having a real Christmas tree can be a great tradition this time of year, but there are some important things to consider when selecting and caring for a real tree.