The Cleveland City Council, on Monday night, approved a proclamation that recognizes the late Judy Davidson Lovell, posthumously, as the Official Historian of the City of Cleveland, Georgia. Lovell passed away on December 27, 2024.
With Lovell’s husband of 64 years, Garland Lovell, children, and grandchildren on hand, Cleveland Mayor Josh Turner read the proclamation that described the service and dedication Judy Lovell had for the city and White County.
Turner said Lovell’s legacy of love, leadership, and historical stewardship continues to inspire our community.
The mayor ended by saying, “It’s only fitting that her life’s contributions be permanently honored by the city she so dearly loved. Now therefore, be it proclaimed by the Mayor and City Council of Cleveland, Georgia, that Judy Davidson Lovell is hereby posthumously named as the official historian of the city of Cleveland in lasting recognition of her unwavering dedication to preserving the stories, culture, and legacy of Cleveland and White County. Her spirit and work shall forever remain a cornerstone of our community.”
The council also approved a resolution that designates September as National Recovery Month in the city of Cleveland in recognition of individuals who have or are recovering from substance abuse. The 2025 Georgia recovery bus tour will begin in Cleveland on Sunday, August 31, and will make 75 stops around the state.
