The Greene County Knights of Columbus, Council 13808, has launched its annual charity raffle to support local charities in Greene, Putnam & Hancock Counties.  

First prize is $12,000 toward a lease of a vehicle from any Jimmy Britt Dealership or $10,000 cash.  

There will also be six (6) additional prizes of $200 cash, a one-year membership to BodyPlex Fitness and a Round of golf for four (4) at Harbor Club.  

With only 300 tickets being sold, the odds of winning are very good. To purchase a ticket contact Mike Dutton at 309-397-8924. Tickets are $100 each.

Proceeds from ticket sales go to charities supported by the Knights of Columbus including:

• Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club
• Atlas Ministries
• Putnam County Resources
• FERST Foundation
• Putnam/Jasper Support Services
• Hancock (Helping Hands) Food Bank
• Greene/Putnam Food Pantries
• Greene/Putnam Special Olympics
• First Call Pregnancy Center
• Circle of Love
• Athens Technical College Foundation
• Community in Schools
• Habitat for Humanity 
• Episcopal Redeemer Car Program

Presenting Sponsor: Jimmy Britt Chevrolet, Buick & GMC Dealership.

Gold Sponsors include: St Mary’s Hospital, Bank South, Cardiology Care Clinic, Glass Tech Services, Greensboro Tire, Pro Tech Services, Crowe Marine, McCommons Funeral HomeThe Glen Assisted Living, Silver Moon, NatureScapes , Coldwell Banker – Brian Quinn and BodyPlex Fitness.

Silver Sponsors include: Dream Built Homes, F. Neal Pylant Dentist, Bug House Pest Control, The Oconee Cellar, Parkside Main Theatre, The Herald Journal, Riezl Baker – Realtor, Pickle Barrel Café & Sports Bar, Jones & Jones Premier Builders, Filet Steak & Seafood, Lake Oconee Dentistry, Southern Comfort Transport, ProMotion Physical Therapy, JV Dell, Berkshire Hathaway – Diane Boone, JMA Solutions, All About Hair, Kim & Lin Logan Realty, Asset Grade – Susan Powers, Iron Fork Restaurant, Camden Homes, Noles Landscaping, Dress The Walls, Singleton Marine, Wilhoit Gas Company, Harbor Club, da Corrado Ristorante, Dock 103.9 & 94.7 Country.

Bronze Sponsors include: Exchange Bank, Marble Works, Dalton Carpet One, Morgan Stanley – Tom Cornelia. 

All ticket purchasers are invited to the Oct. 8, drawing party celebration event at Christ Our King & Savior Catholic Church, which includes dinner.