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International Business Times
4 days ago
- International Business Times
Georgia Mayor, Wife Arrested on Child Molestation, Cruelty Charges
The Decatur County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) announced on Sunday evening the arrest of 38-year-old Joseph Kelly, and his 44-year-old wife Natalie Kelly. Joseph Kelly is the current mayor of Climax, Georgia. He has been charged with two counts of child molestation. His wife, Natalie, is charged with two counts of cruelty to children in the second degree, as reported by The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). According to the Sheriff's Office release, DCSO had been called Saturday to assist the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. GBI was investigating 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. GBI said Joseph Kelly is also employed by the Decatur County School District. According to this Facebook post, Joseph Kelly was a teacher at Bainbridge High School and was also awarded with the "Teacher of the Year" honor. DCSO says at this time, there is no indication that the alleged acts are related to Kelly's employment as Mayor. Once GBI's investigation is complete, it will be turned over to the South Georgia Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for prosecution.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
GA mayor, wife charged with crimes against children
A small Georgia city mayor and his wife were arrested after they were accused of crimes against children, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Saturday, the Decatur County Sheriff's Office requested the GBI to investigate allegations against 38-year-old Joseph Kelly, of Climax, Ga. According to the GBI, Kelly was accused of having sexual contact with multiple minors. Joseph and his wife, Natalie Kelly, were arrested later that day by the GBI and the DCSO. TRENDING STORIES: 3 illegal switches found during traffic stop on I-20 Man shot in Snellville park less than 24 hours where multiple teens were injured Man found dead, burned on Stone Mountain determined to die from suicide Joseph is the mayor of Climax and is employed by the Decatur County School District, officials said. At this time, there are no indications that the alleged acts are related to his job, the GBI said. Joseph Kelly is charged with two counts of child molestation, and Natalie Kelly is charged with two counts of cruelty to children in the second degree. The pair was booked into the Decatur County Jail. Channel 2 Action News has reached out to the school district for more information. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Blizzards, strong winds and hazardous travel to hit the Midwest as the East Coast prepares for storms
Powerful thunderstorms, blizzard conditions and heavy snow are set to hit the Midwest and the Great Lakes regions Wednesday — while the East Coast faces heavy rain and thunderstorms as severe weather continues into early spring. A major low pressure weather system is due to travel over the greater Chicago area Wednesday, before reaching Michigan's Upper Peninsula and moving onto Quebec by Thursday. The National Weather Service warned that blizzard conditions and winds of 40-60 mph are possible in these areas and from Kansas City to Iowa. "This will lead to white-out conditions at times, thus causing hazardous driving conditions, " the weather service said, although conditions are expected to improve by Thursday. The weather service office in Kansas City reported wind gusts of 70 mph early Wednesday and told residents to be prepared for possible power outages. Blackouts are a strong possibility in many areas, with more than 445,000 energy customers already in the dark in the South and the Midwest, including more than 110,000 in Texas, according to Meanwhile, the East Coast could experience heavy rain and thunderstorms ahead of a new cold front. The weather service's Storm Prediction Center expects severe weather from near Jacksonville, Florida, to the mid-Atlantic on Wednesday, with the eastern Carolinas and southeast Virginia being the areas most at risk. "The line of thunderstorms rolling through the East Coast will be moving very quickly; thunderstorms are not expected to last all day, but those that do form could be quite impactful," AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Duffus said. Cities including Raleigh and Charleston could be affected — and while the rain may help combat the ongoing drought in the area, flooding and difficult driving conditions are possible. California will be hit by its own storm system Wednesday too, with rain and snow expected in the Sierra Nevada through Thursday night. This moisture will affect the intermountain region Thursday and is expected to reach the Rockies by Thursday night into Friday morning. It has been a tumultuous start to meteorological spring for much of the Lower 48, with wildfires in the Carolinas and widespread storms. The weather service confirmed that a tornado measuring EF-1, meaning it had winds to up to 110 mph, hit the city of Lewisville, Texas, on Tuesday, causing damage to a warehouse. Eyewitness Joseph Kelly told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth he saw the twister at about 5:45 a.m. "I heard this really loud, extreme noise and I looked behind me and there's a little tiny tornado throwing debris up everywhere, it was literally behind my truck," he said. Kelly added that he had always wanted to see a tornado but isn't keen on being so near one again. Authorities in Mississippi confirmed Tuesday night that two people died in the state because of an unspecified weather-related event. That news coincided with millions of tourists flocking to New Orleans to join Mardi Gras celebrations, amid warnings that many events could be canceled if the weather article was originally published on
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Blizzards, strong winds and hazardous travel to hit the Midwest as the East Coast prepares for storms
Powerful thunderstorms, blizzard conditions and heavy snow are set to hit the Midwest and the Great Lakes regions Wednesday — while the East Coast faces heavy rain and thunderstorms as severe weather continues into early spring. A major low pressure weather system is due to travel over the greater Chicago area Wednesday, before reaching Michigan's Upper Peninsula and moving onto Quebec by Thursday. The National Weather Service warned that blizzard conditions and winds of 40-60 mph are possible in these areas and from Kansas City to Iowa. "This will lead to white-out conditions at times, thus causing hazardous driving conditions, " the weather service said, although conditions are expected to improve by Thursday. The weather service office in Kansas City reported wind gusts of 70 mph early Wednesday and told residents to be prepared for possible power outages. Blackouts are a strong possibility in many areas, with more than 445,000 energy customers already in the dark in the South and the Midwest, including more than 110,000 in Texas, according to Meanwhile, the East Coast could experience heavy rain and thunderstorms ahead of a new cold front. The weather service's Storm Prediction Center expects severe weather from near Jacksonville, Florida, to the mid-Atlantic on Wednesday, with the eastern Carolinas and southeast Virginia being the areas most at risk. "The line of thunderstorms rolling through the East Coast will be moving very quickly; thunderstorms are not expected to last all day, but those that do form could be quite impactful," AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Duffus said. Cities including Raleigh and Charleston could be affected — and while the rain may help combat the ongoing drought in the area, flooding and difficult driving conditions are possible. California will be hit by its own storm system Wednesday too, with rain and snow expected in the Sierra Nevada through Thursday night. This moisture will affect the intermountain region Thursday and is expected to reach the Rockies by Thursday night into Friday morning. It has been a tumultuous start to meteorological spring for much of the Lower 48, with wildfires in the Carolinas and widespread storms. The weather service confirmed that a tornado measuring EF-1, meaning it had winds to up to 110 mph, hit the city of Lewisville, Texas, on Tuesday, causing damage to a warehouse. Eyewitness Joseph Kelly told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth he saw the twister at about 5:45 a.m. "I heard this really loud, extreme noise and I looked behind me and there's a little tiny tornado throwing debris up everywhere, it was literally behind my truck," he said. Kelly added that he had always wanted to see a tornado but isn't keen on being so near one again. Authorities in Mississippi confirmed Tuesday night that two people died in the state because of an unspecified weather-related event. That news coincided with millions of tourists flocking to New Orleans to join Mardi Gras celebrations, amid warnings that many events could be canceled if the weather article was originally published on
NBC News
05-03-2025
- Climate
- NBC News
Blizzards, strong winds and hazardous travel to hit Midwest as East Coast prepares for storms
Powerful thunderstorms, blizzard conditions and heavy snow are set to hit the Midwest and Great Lakes regions on Wednesday — while the East Coast faces heavy rain and thunderstorms as severe weather continues into early spring. A major low pressure weather system is due to travel over the Greater Chicago area on Wednesday, before reaching Michigan's Upper Peninsula and moving onto Quebec by Thursday. The National Weather Service warned that blizzard conditions and winds of 40 to 60 mph are possible in these areas and from Kansas City to Iowa. "This will lead to white-out conditions at times, thus causing hazardous driving conditions, " the NWS said, although conditions are expected to improve by Thursday. The NWS office in Kansas City reported wind gusts of 70 mph early Wednesday and told residents to be prepared for possible power outages. Blackouts are a strong possibility in many areas, with more than 445,000 energy customers already in the dark in the South and Midwest, including more than 110,000 in Texas, according to Meanwhile, the East Coast could experience heavy rain and thunderstorms ahead of a new cold front. The NWS Storm Prediction Center expects severe weather from near Jacksonville, Florida, to the Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday, with the eastern Carolinas and southeast Virginia being the most at-risk areas. "The line of thunderstorms rolling through the East Coast will be moving very quickly; thunderstorms are not expected to last all day, but those that do form could be quite impactful," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex Duffus. Cities including Raleigh and Charleston could be affected — and while the rain may to help combat the ongoing drought in the area, flooding and difficult driving conditions are possible. California will be hit by its own storm system on Wednesday too, with rain and snow expected in the Sierra Nevada through Thursday night. This moisture will affect the Intermountain region Thursday and is expected to reach the Rockies by Thursday night into Friday morning. It has been a tumultuous start to meteorological spring for much of the Lower 48, with wildfires in the Carolinas and widespread storms. The NWS confirmed that a tornado measuring EF-1, meaning it had winds to up to 110 mph, hit the city of Lewisville, Texas, on Tuesday, causing damage to a warehouse. Eyewitness Joseph Kelly told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth he saw the twister at about 5:45 a.m. "I heard this really loud, extreme noise and I looked behind me and there's a little tiny tornado throwing debris up everywhere, it was literally behind my truck," he said. Kelly added that he had always wanted to see a tornado, but isn't keen on being so near one again. Authorities in Mississippi confirmed Tuesday night that two people died in the state due to an unspecified weather-related event. That news coincided with millions of tourists flocking to New Orleans to join Mardi Gras celebrations, amid warnings that many events could have been canceled if the weather deteriorated.
