Congressman Hank Johnson to Honor Georgia's Fourth District Students at 'Future of the Fourth'

Event to celebrate outstanding young leaders in technology, service, and leadership

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting a 'Future of the Fourth' reception to recognize and celebrate exceptional students in Georgia's Fourth Congressional District. The event will honor winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge and nominees for the 2025 U.S. Service Academies, featuring special guests, local leaders, and performances.

Why it matters

This event highlights Congressman Johnson's commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovators, military leaders, and community changemakers in Georgia's Fourth District. By recognizing and celebrating these outstanding young people, the program aims to inspire others and showcase the bright future of the region.

The details

The 'Future of the Fourth' reception will take place on February 21st at 1 PM at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Stonecrest, GA. The program will feature winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, including first place winners Max Xie and Satya Bledsoe from Fulton Science Academy for their app 'RoundUp', second place winner Aditi Tripathy from Woodward Academy for 'Helix-Bio Solutions', and third place winners Aadil Omar, Nathaniel Jackson, David Ishola, and Christopher Sherrer from Arabia Mountain High School for 'RightsWatch'. The event will also honor nominees for the 2025 U.S. Service Academies.

  • The 'Future of the Fourth' reception will be held on February 21, 2026 at 1 PM.
  • The 2025 Congressional App Challenge winners will be recognized at the event.

The players

Congressman Hank Johnson

The U.S. Representative for Georgia's Fourth Congressional District, hosting the 'Future of the Fourth' event to honor outstanding students in his district.

Max Xie and Satya Bledsoe

First place winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge from Fulton Science Academy for their app 'RoundUp'.

Aditi Tripathy

Second place winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge from Woodward Academy for her app 'Helix-Bio Solutions'.

Aadil Omar, Nathaniel Jackson, David Ishola, Christopher Sherrer

Third place winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge from Arabia Mountain High School for their app 'RightsWatch'.

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What’s next

The 'Future of the Fourth' reception will stream live on Congressman Hank Johnson's social media platforms, including X, Facebook, and YouTube.

The takeaway

By recognizing and celebrating these outstanding young leaders, the 'Future of the Fourth' event aims to inspire others and showcase the bright future of Georgia's Fourth Congressional District.