Putnam County Habitat for Humanity

L-R: Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Marketing and Development Manager Katherine Mahlberg, Habitat ReStore Manager Vicki Cottrell, and Executive Director Murali Thirumal are looking forward to Songwriters Night, April 18 at Briarpatch Farm in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Marketing and Development Manager Katherine Mahlberg, Habitat ReStore Manager Vicki Cottrell, and Executive Director Murali Thirumal are looking forward to Songwriters Night, April 18 at Briarpatch Farm in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Habitat hopes to hit right note with Songwriters Night

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
With guitars, good food, and a mission to build more homes, Putnam County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) is gearing up for one of its most anticipated fundraisers ever: a Songwriters Night designed to bring the community together while supporting affordable housing.
L-R: Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thirumal, Tri-County EMC Communication Specialist Anna Smith, HFHP Marketing & Development Manager Katherine Mahlberg, and HFHP Board Chair Linda Moore at a check presentation last Thursday. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thirumal, Tri-County EMC Communication Specialist Anna Smith, HFHP Marketing & Development Manager Katherine Mahlberg, and HFHP Board Chair Linda Moore at a check presentation last Thursday. CONTRIBUTED

HFHP receives $10K grant from Tri-County EMC

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) was awarded a $10,000 Operation Roundup grant from Tri-County EMC last month to support the construction of HFHP home No. 29.
Bidding was vigorous for Atlanta Hawks tickets and a two-night golfing stay at Reynolds Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Bidding was vigorous for Atlanta Hawks tickets and a two-night golfing stay at Reynolds Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

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Habitat for Humanity hosts Building Hope Gala

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam held its inaugural Building Hope Gala Nov. 14 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton. A sold-out crowd of more than 150 patrons donated generously through various auctions and monetary gifts.
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.
A good-sized crowd was on hand last Thursday for the official opening of Habitat for Humanity of Putnam’s new ReStore retail outlet. IAN TOCHER/Staff

A good-sized crowd was on hand last Thursday for the official opening of Habitat for Humanity of Putnam’s new ReStore retail outlet. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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New home for Putnam Habitat for Humanity

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
It’s been in the works for two-and-a-half years but officially became a reality last Thursday when Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) Board President Bucky Kahl cut the ribbon to open the organization’s new ReStore building at 866 Harmony Rd., Eatonton.
With tiny Journiee Burnney peering out from the center, her mother Ikeirra beside her was joined by (l-r) Habitat board member Linda Moore, builder Clark Harper, Eatonton Mayor John Reid and other family members as they each tossed a ceremonial shovelful of dirt for the World Habitat Day groundbreaking.

With tiny Journiee Burnney peering out from the center, her mother Ikeirra beside her was joined by (l-r) Habitat board member Linda Moore, builder Clark Harper, Eatonton Mayor John Reid and other family members as they each tossed a ceremonial shovelful of dirt for the World Habitat Day groundbreaking.

Putnam Habitat creating ‘opportunity’ with home builds

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 4, 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.
Throwing the first shovelfuls of dirt were (l-r): Bill Gower of Farmers and Merchants Bank, Habitat for Humanity’s Bucky Kahl, soon-to-be homeowner Camille Hyman with baby Carmoni, Habitat’s Jennifer Ishee, Eatonton Mayor John Reed and electrician Clay Lloyd. Hyman’s parents’ home is shown on the right. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Throwing the first shovelfuls of dirt were (l-r): Bill Gower of Farmers and Merchants Bank, Habitat for Humanity’s Bucky Kahl, soon-to-be homeowner Camille Hyman with baby Carmoni, Habitat’s Jennifer Ishee, Eatonton Mayor John Reed and electrician Clay Lloyd. Hyman’s parents’ home is shown on the right. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Putnam Habitat breaks ground on new home

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Putnam County Habitat for Humanity (HFH) held a groundbreaking ceremony last Wednesday at 109 Nicks Way, near the Ingles grocery store in Eatonton.
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