History
George Walton Academy was founded in 1969 by members of the local community who wanted to provide a college preparatory education for students. Initially, the school was located in Good Hope, Georgia.
In 1975, the school moved from Good Hope into Monroe, Georgia. The new campus sat on 21 acres (85,000 m²) of land. Since that time, the school has been provided opportunities to expand; it now sits on 50 acres (166,000 m²) of land.
The George Walton Academy Marching Bulldog Band has numerous wins, including the 2010 USSBA Division 6 National Championship and 2011 Southern States Championship. The school's concert and symphonic bands have also been recognized throughout the Southeast.
The school's athletic and debate teams have also been successful. In the past year there have been numerous scholarships awarded to the top athletes of George Walton Academy.
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