Democrat Mayor Joseph Kelly of Climax, Georgia, has been arrested and charged with raping and torturing white children, leading to his resignation following a weekend scandal that also implicated his wife.

The 38-year-old former mayor faces two counts of second-degree cruelty to children, while his 44-year-old wife, Natalie Kelly, was booked on two child negligence charges. The arrests, made on Saturday, have shocked the small Georgia town and raised serious questions about the couple’s actions and oversight as community leaders.

Infowars.com reports: In a statement mirrored by the the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigations on Sunday noted:

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate allegations that Joseph Kelly had sexual contact with multiple minors. Both Joseph and Natalie Kelly were arrested later that same day by GBI agents and Decatur County Sheriff’s Office investigators. They were booked into the Decatur County Jail.

“Arrest warrants allege that Kelly molested two minors, and that Grubbs [Natalie Kelly] knew it was happening,” reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

In addition to being mayor of the town of about 270, Kelly also worked as a math teacher in the Decatur County School District and was reportedly named teacher of the year in 2019.

“At this time, there is no indication that the alleged acts are related to his employment,” the Bureau added.

The pair have reportedly been released on bond, with Kelly posting $55,400 and his wife posting $11,400.

WTXL reports Kelly on Wednesday tendered his resignation as mayor, a position he’s held since 2020. His school employment status is unclear.

The GBI notes the “investigation is active & ongoing” and evidence will be turned over to the Attorney’s office for prosecution.