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Members of the Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County Board of Directors and staff join Justice Verda Colvin (center) at last week’s Building Hope Gala, where the Lake Country community helped raise more than $100,000 for affordable housing. CONTRIBUTED

Members of the Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County Board of Directors and staff join Justice Verda Colvin (center) at last week’s Building Hope Gala, where the Lake Country community helped raise more than $100,000 for affordable housing. CONTRIBUTED

HFHP hosts ‘Building Hope’ gala in Eatonton

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County (HFHP) celebrated a landmark event last Thursday with its second-annual Building Hope Gala at Barrel 118 in downtown Eatonton.
This event promises an unforgettable experience for cocktail enthusiasts and art lovers alike. (CONTRIBUTED)

This event promises an unforgettable experience for cocktail enthusiasts and art lovers alike. (CONTRIBUTED)

Barrel 118 launches Mixology Market, Backstage Lounge

Barrel 118 is thrilled to invite the community to a weekend celebration to unveil its new Mixology Market and Backstage Lounge. Set against the backdrop of the recently renovated space at 118 N. Jefferson Ave.
Greg Miller (left) stands alongside his photograph “Pride,” of a mother lion and her cubs, which served as the inspiration for artist Steve Kippels and his painting “Miller’s Cats.” Both pieces were voted People’s Choice by attendees Sept. 15, at the opening reception for this year’s Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes exhibition. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Greg Miller (left) stands alongside his photograph “Pride,” of a mother lion and her cubs, which served as the inspiration for artist Steve Kippels and his painting “Miller’s Cats.” Both pieces were voted People’s Choice by attendees Sept. 15, at the opening reception for this year’s Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes exhibition. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Dual Vision debuts at Eatonton’s Barrel 118

Since 2017, The Artisans Village Guild has collaborated with the Associated Photographers of Lake Oconee photo club for the Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes exhibition. This year the number of participating artists was larger and the artwork and photos were better than ever.