Cleveland, Georgia
Cleveland is a city of 3,534 people in White County, Georgia, founded in 1857.
Why visit Cleveland
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 24 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Old White County Courthouse and White County Jail.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Cleveland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cleveland
Cleveland is a city in White County, Georgia, located 90 miles (140 km) northeast of Atlanta and 128 miles (206 km) southeast of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its population was 3,514 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of White County.
From the Wikipedia article Cleveland, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
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Old White County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Cleveland, Georgia, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
White County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Prison in White County, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes24
Creekside Deli
Restaurant · Salad, Sandwich
16 Naccoochee Road, Cleveland
Tu,Su 11:00-14:30; We-Sa 11:00-20:00;Mo off
Scooter's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
316 North Main Street, Cleveland
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00, Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Country Bake Shoppe
Bakery · 1.1 mi
951 Helen Highway, Cleveland
12 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
Prior to 1883, Cleveland was named 'New Prospect', as far back as 1806 when Cleveland was first settled. After the formation of White County in 1857, it became the county seat for the county, being incorporated in 1870, before being renamed to Cleveland in 1883. The town was named after General Benjamin Cleveland, a War of 1812 figure and grandson of Colonel Benjamin Cleveland a Revolutionary War figure. After the arrival of a railroad in 1888, the population of Cleveland began to grow, and it was incorporated as a city in 1949.
From the History section of Cleveland, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
1397 Helen Highway, Cleveland
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Mossy Creek Elementary School
School · 3.9 mi
128 Horace Fitzpatrick Dr, Cleveland
Mount Yonah Elementary School
School · 5.4 mi
1161 Duncan Bridge Rd, Sautee Nacoochee
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)
School · 2.2 mi
2696 Tesnatee Gap Valley Rd, Cleveland
Healthcare2
Map of Cleveland
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 27°F | 6.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 5.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 35°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 42°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 51°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 45°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 29°F | 6.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cleveland (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
White County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-05-05: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Zeta (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Clarkesville 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Baldwin 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Gainesville 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Clayton 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Flowery Branch 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Jefferson 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Braselton 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Buford 36 mi south, about 57 min by car
- Sugar Hill 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Suwanee 42 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Storefronts in Cleveland, Georgia, April 2017 1, Thomson200, CC0
- EB E Kyle Street (GA115) MM 8, Cleveland dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Shops on E. Jarrard St., Cleveland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nix Hardware & Furniture Co., Cleveland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cleveland Historical Marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old White County Courthouse, Cleveland, GA, US, Bubba73, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nora Mill General Store, Cleveland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WB Jackson Street at North Main Street (GA11 US129), Cleveland dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB W Kyle Street at South Main Street Intersection, Cleveland dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- White County Jail, Cleveland, GA, US, Bubba73, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smoky Mountain Trader Outfitters, Cleveland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rustic Rooster, Cleveland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EB W Kyle Street GA115 East straight US 129 right left, Cleveland dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- White County Courthouse, Cleveland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cleveland City Hall (East face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EB W Kyle Street Road junction GA11 US129, Cleveland dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB N Main Street (GA11 US129) at Naccoochee Road Intersection, Cleveland dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- EB W Kyle Street End school Zone 25mph, Cleveland dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB N Main Street (GA11 US129) at Helen Highway (GA75) Intersection, Cleveland dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Courthouse, Cleveland Georgia - panoramio, Scott Long, CC BY 3.0
- Cleveland Georgia - panoramio, Scott Long, CC BY 3.0
- Babyland General Hospital, Cleveland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OLD WHITE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, WHITE COUNTY, GA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- White County Courthouse Museum, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- White County historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NB North Main Street (GA11 US129) GA75 Conn right GA11 Bypass left, White County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- EB GA75 Connector MM 3, White County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB GA75 Connector Side road Cantrell Road, White County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- EB GA75 Connector Side road NOK Drive, White County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- EB GA75 Connector at GA75 Intersection, White County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
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