by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News June 3, 2025
The mayor of the City of Climax in Georgia’s Decatur County has been arrested and charged with two counts of child molestation.
Climax Mayor Joseph KellyAccording to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Joseph Kelly, 38, allegedly “had sexual contact with multiple minors.”
Kelly’s wife, Natalie Kelly, 44, was charged with two counts of cruelty to children in the second degree, the bureau said.
The mayor is also a math teacher at Bainbridge High School, according to the Decatur County School District. It is unclear if he remains employed there.
The bureau added: “At this time, there is no indication that the alleged acts are related to his employment.”
Kelly and his wife were arrested on Saturday.
The accused child predator has since been released on a $55,400 bond. His wife was released on a $11,400 bond.
The investigation remains ongoing.
According to the City of Climax’s website, Kelly has served as mayor since Jan. 13, 2020.
Mayor of Climax and wife arrested on child molestation and cruelty charges. Joseph Kelly is charged with 2x Child Molestation and 44yo Natalie Kelly is charged with 2x Cruelty to Children. The alleged acts involved multiple minors.
Joseph is also employed by the Decatur County… pic.twitter.com/jM3sgOFWi7
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