Good Hope, Georgia facts for kids
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Good Hope, Georgia
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Georgia State Route 83 in Good Hope
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Location in Walton County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.87 sq mi (4.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 339 |
| • Density | 184.04/sq mi (71.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30641
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| Area code(s) | 470/678/770 |
| FIPS code | 13-33896 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0314680 |
Good Hope is a small town located in Walton County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 339 people lived there. The town is led by its mayor, Randy Garret.
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The Story of Good Hope
Good Hope became an official town in 1905. The Georgia General Assembly, which is like the state's main law-making group, made this happen.
The first people who settled here had "good hope" that their town would grow and become successful. That's how the town got its unique name!
Where is Good Hope?
Good Hope is located in Georgia at these coordinates: 33.786925 degrees North and -83.609638 degrees West.
The town covers a total area of about 4.84 square kilometers (1.87 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 151 | — | |
| 1920 | 248 | 64.2% | |
| 1930 | 194 | −21.8% | |
| 1940 | 219 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 189 | −13.7% | |
| 1960 | 165 | −12.7% | |
| 1970 | 202 | 22.4% | |
| 1980 | 200 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 181 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 210 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 274 | 30.5% | |
| 2020 | 339 | 23.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 210 people living in Good Hope. These people made up 85 households, and 66 of those were families. By 2020, the town's population had grown to 339 people.
A Famous Person from Good Hope
Moina Michael, also known as the "Poppy Lady," was born in Good Hope in 1869. She came up with the idea of using silk poppies as a way to remember and honor World War I veterans. Her idea became a worldwide symbol of remembrance.
