Lake Country thrift options

  • Putnam HFH Executive Director Murali Thiramul sits amidst the crowded showroom of furniture and housewares at the current Habitat Restore on Lake Oconee Parkway. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    Putnam HFH Executive Director Murali Thiramul sits amidst the crowded showroom of furniture and housewares at the current Habitat Restore on Lake Oconee Parkway. IAN TOCHER/Staff
  • The sprawling showroom at Goodwill in Putnam County’s east end features an extensive selection of cleaned and sorted clothing of all types, sizes and styles. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    The sprawling showroom at Goodwill in Putnam County’s east end features an extensive selection of cleaned and sorted clothing of all types, sizes and styles. IAN TOCHER/Staff
  • Veterans Thrift Store manager Nikki Barker (center) is flanked by employees Gina Thomason (left) and Phyllis Campbell in front of a special Christmas decorations section of the store. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    Veterans Thrift Store manager Nikki Barker (center) is flanked by employees Gina Thomason (left) and Phyllis Campbell in front of a special Christmas decorations section of the store. IAN TOCHER/Staff
  • L-R: Putnam Christian Outreach Chairman Rex Corlett, new Executive Director Katrina Redd and PCO Thrift Store Supervisor Victoria Morgan maintain a clean, well-organized outlet for Putnam County bargain hunters. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    L-R: Putnam Christian Outreach Chairman Rex Corlett, new Executive Director Katrina Redd and PCO Thrift Store Supervisor Victoria Morgan maintain a clean, well-organized outlet for Putnam County bargain hunters. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Long gone are the days when shopping at a second-hand store might have been looked down upon. Nowadays, finding a gently used bargain or treasure at a thrift store is simply considered smart shopping. “Thrifting,” as the practice is known, involves carefully perusing typically donated second-hand items, whether clothing, housewares, toys, sporting goods, furniture, or electronics. The thrill is…

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