Good Hope is a town in Walton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 339 in 2020.

History

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place as the Town of Good Hope in 1905. The community was so named on account of the first settlers' "good hope" their town would grow to become prosperous.

Geography

Good Hope is located at 33.78694°N, -83.60972°W (33.786925, -83.609638). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 sqmi, of which 1.8 sqmi is land and 0.56% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 210 people, 85 households, and 66 families residing in the town. By 2020, its population was 339.

Notable person

Moina Michael, a.k.a., the Poppy Lady, was born in the town of Good Hope, in 1869. She pioneered the symbol of the silk poppy in tribute to World War I veterans.