Funding the Future Brings Music & Financial Literacy to Georgia Schools This Spring

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

Get ready, Georgia! Funding the Future is bringing music, inspiration, and real-world money smarts to high schools across the state this spring. Partnering with singer-songwriter Gooding, the Spring 2026 Tour will transform school auditoriums into high-energy concert experiences—where students don’t just sing along, they learn how to take control of their financial futures.

Tour Schedule:

  • Mon, March 9 at 9 AM – Cook Middle School, Sparks

  • Tues, March 10 at 10 AM - Redan High School, Stone Mountain

  • Wed, March 11 at 10 AM - Statesboro High School, Statesboro

  • Thurs, March 12 at 1:30 PM - Colquitt County High School, Norman Park

  • Fri, March 13 at 9:30 AM - Mount Zion High School, Jonesboro

  • Fri, March 13 at 2:45 PM - Lindley Middle School, Mableton

  • Mon, March 23 at 10 AM - Atkinson County Middle School, Pearson

  • Tues, March 24 at 10 AM - Lowndes High School, Valdosta

  • Wed, March 25 at 10:15 AM - Newnan High School, Newnan

  • Thurs, March 26 at 8 AM - Lamar County Middle School, Barnesville

  • Fri, March 27 at 10 AM - Cambridge High School, Milton

Gooding’s high-energy shows mix original music, eye-popping visuals, and personal stories of resilience. Students come for the concert—but leave equipped with practical financial tools to help them budget wisely, build credit responsibly, avoid debt pitfalls, and confidently pursue their goals.

This Georgia tour is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Office of the Secretary of State of Georgia Securities Division.

Secretary Brad Raffensperger shares:

“This partnership empowers the next generation of Georgians with the tools they need to succeed. By connecting music and financial literacy, Funding the Future ensures students are ready to face adulthood with confidence and make decisions that will shape their future success.”