On Monday evening, the Cleveland City Council adopted a proclamation designating the late Judy Davidson Lovell as the City of Cleveland, Georgia’s Official Historian, posthumously. The death date of Lovell was December 27, 2024.
Cleveland Mayor Josh Turner read the proclamation honoring Judy Lovell’s service and commitment to the city and White County in front of Lovell’s husband of 64 years, Garland Lovell, as well as Lovell’s children and grandchildren.
According to Turner, our community is still motivated by Lovell’s legacy of love, leadership, and historical stewardship.
“It’s only fitting that the city she loved so much will forever honor her life’s contributions,” the mayor said. Therefore, in honor of Judy Davidson Lovell’s unwavering commitment to preserving the history, culture, and legacy of Cleveland and White County, the Mayor and City Council of Cleveland, Georgia, hereby proclaim her posthumously as the city’s official historian. Her efforts and spirit will always be a pillar of our community.
In honor of those who have struggled with or are in recovery from substance misuse, the council also approved a resolution declaring September to be National Recovery Month in the city of Cleveland. On Sunday, August 31, the 2025 Georgia rehabilitation bus tour will set out from Cleveland and travel to 75 locations throughout the state.
