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LaGrange councilman resigns following investigation, plea deal
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· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway The councilman, Marquavious "Quay" Boddie, pleaded guilty to the charge after an incident at LaGrange College.
A city councilman in LaGrange has stepped down from his position. This follows a guilty plea to a misdemeanor public indecency charge. The councilman, Marquavious "Quay" Boddie, pleaded guilty to the charge after an incident at LaGrange College.
The incident occurred in February and led to Boddie's termination from the school. He also pleaded guilty to obstructing the case. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation looked into the matter after a complaint was filed in March.
Further details on the case and Boddie's resignation are available from local news sources, including a statement from the mayor confirming the resignation.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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