Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the successful statewide partnership with nonprofit Funding the Future, bringing an innovative financial literacy experience to high schools across Georgia in September and October. 4,520 Georgia students attended across 16 events throughout the state.

Through this collaboration, students learned real-world money management skills delivered through live music and engaging storytelling from Americana artist Carter Hulsey. The Fall 2025 “Funding the Future” Georgia Tour, made possible by Secretary Raffensperger, visited more than a dozen schools across the state in September and October.

“Financial literacy is a critical life skill, and Funding The Future provides innovative ways for Georgia students to learn it,” said Secretary Raffensperger. “By combining music and money management, we helped young Georgians make smart financial decisions today that will build a stronger Georgia tomorrow.”

The live shows combined original music, powerful visuals, and real-world lessons about saving, spending, and planning for the future. Hulsey’s personal stories of perseverance and growth helped connect financial concepts to students’ own lives- making money management both memorable and meaningful.

Georgia Tour Stops

• Mon, Sept. 22 – T.W. Josey High School

• Mon, Sept. 22 – Lucy C. Laney High School

• Tues, Sept. 23 – A.R. Johnson Health Science & Engineering Magnet School

• Tues, Sept. 23 – Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School

• Wed, Sept. 24 – Glenn Hills High School

• Thurs, Sept. 25 – Academy of Richmond County High School

• Fri, Sept. 26 – Westside High School

• Mon, Sept. 29 – Cross Creek High School

• Mon, Sept. 29 – Hephzibah High School

• Tues, Sept. 30 – East Hall High School

• Wed, Oct. 1 – Butler High School

• Wed, Oct. 1 – Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School

• Thurs, Oct. 2 – Burke County High School

• Thurs, Oct. 2 – Burke County Middle School

• Fri, Oct. 3 – Academy of Classical Education

• Mon, Oct. 6 – Montgomery County Middle/High School

“Georgia is leading the way in preparing students for the financial realities of adulthood,” Raffensperger added. “This partnership ensures our next generation understands how to save, budget, and invest in their own success.”