Putnam County Habitat for Humanity

Briarpatch Farm will host its annual Songwriter Night on April 18 to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Putnam. CONTRIBUTED

Briarpatch Farm will host its annual Songwriter Night on April 18 to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Putnam. CONTRIBUTED

Briarpatch Farm to host Songwriter Night benefiting Putnam Habitat

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
Briarpatch Farm will host Songwriter Night on Saturday, April 18, 2026, benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Putnam and bringing the community together for an intimate evening of live music and storytelling in support of local housing.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Putnam HFH announces Carter Crossing project

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 29, 2025
During a luncheon held on May 20 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County announced the development of Carter Crossing, located in the Twin Bridges area of Putnam County, off Avant Road.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were among Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were among Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers.

Greene, Putnam Habitat mourn Carter’s death

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Greene County Habitat for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity Putnam County join the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and join observances worldwide to remember his life of service. He and Rosalynn Carter were among Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers.
Helping to toss the ceremonial first shovelfuls of dirt alongside Standish Avenue was Putnam County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp (left), beside soon-to-be homeowner Tawana Ellison and her four-year-old daughter Gracelyn. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Helping to toss the ceremonial first shovelfuls of dirt alongside Standish Avenue was Putnam County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp (left), beside soon-to-be homeowner Tawana Ellison and her four-year-old daughter Gracelyn. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Habitat for Humanity holds groundbreaking in Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 25 on Standish Avenue, near Mohican Drive in Eatonton.HFH Putnam Executive Director Murali Thirumal said, “It has been a little while” since the organization started building a new house, but he hopes more will come soon.
Flanked by Putnam Habitat for Humanity board member Jack McDonald and her children, Barbara Monday (second from left) was all smiles as she participated Monday in the official groundbreaking ceremony for her new home to be completed by early next spring on South Madison Street in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Flanked by Putnam Habitat for Humanity board member Jack McDonald and her children, Barbara Monday (second from left) was all smiles as she participated Monday in the official groundbreaking ceremony for her new home to be completed by early next spring on South Madison Street in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam Habitat creating ‘opportunity’ with home builds

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 5, 2023
In 1985, the United Nations declared the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day, intended for worldwide reflection on the basic right of everyone to adequate shelter.
Subscribe to