Moultrie Fire Chief resigns at the heels of controversial social media post

MOULTRIE, Ga. – After being placed on administrative leave for an offensive comment on his Facebook page, Fire Chief Jeff Thibodeau officially resigned June 11.

In a press release, The City of Moultrie states that an Interim Fire Chief will be named immediately until the position is filled.

Thibodeau posted the controversial Facebook post on Saturday, June 6.

City officials released the following statement:

“On Saturday, June 6, a City of Moultrie employee posted an offensive comment on his personal Facebook page.  Within minutes, he removed his post by his own accord. The City was made aware of the post on Saturday, June 6, and on Tuesday, June 9, the employee was placed on administrative leave.  The post was insensitive and unacceptable, yet serves as a reminder to us, the City of Moultrie, that we should do our part to remain diligent in providing ongoing diversity training to our employees.  By providing training and allowing for open discussions, we as a community can hope to improve and alleviate prejudices.”