Rep. Carl Gilliard, Georgia Dream Program to Host “Come Get Your Keys” Housing Fair in Garden City

ATLANTA - State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), in partnership with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs' Georgia Dream Program, will host a "Come Get Your Keys" housing fair event to help individuals move from renting to owning their homes on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Empowerment Center in Garden City, Georgia.

Since 2016, Rep. Gilliard has partnered with the Georgia Dream Program and other lenders to help more than 300 individuals achieve homeownership. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with representatives from the Georgia Dream Program, as well as professional realtors.

Rep. Gilliard emphasizes that updated guidelines now include eligibility for FHA funding and conventional loans, further expanding avenues to homeownership for residents.

Rep. Gilliard encourages those interested in attending to contact his office at [email protected] or (912) 436-5325 to register for the event.

WHO: Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), Georgia Dream Program

WHAT: "Come Get Your Keys" Housing Fair

WHEN: Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Empowerment Center, 4704 Augusta Rd, Garden City, GA 31408

Representative Carl Gilliard represents the citizens of District 162, which includes a portion of Chatham County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves as Secretary of the Creative Arts & Entertainment. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development, Insurance, Natural Resources & Environment, Reapportionment and Redistricting and Transportation committees.

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