Former Climax mayor and wife enter plea for child sex, cruelty crimes

CLIMAX, Ga. (WALB) - The former Climax mayor and his wife have entered a plea on the charges they face for alleged child sex and cruelty crimes.

According to District Attorney Joe Mulholland, Joseph Kelly and his wife, Natalie Kelly, have entered a not guilty plea on all charges.

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The Kellys were arrested on Saturday, May 31, following an investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

Their charges are as follows:

• Joseph Kelly - 2 counts of child molestation
• Natalie Kelly - 2 counts of cruelty to children in the second degree

A trial date has not been set. WALB will continue to follow this case and update you as we learn more.

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