GUYTON, Ga. – Theodore Hamby, a City Councilman in Guyton, was arrested Friday afternoon by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and charged with theft by taking and financial transaction card fraud.
The investigation began on February 21 when the Guyton Police Department requested the GBI’s assistance in a theft case involving Hamby’s alleged misuse of a city credit card. As the investigation continues, the case will be turned over to the Ogeechee Circuit District Attorney’s Office for further prosecution.
Guyton Mayor Andy Harville issued a statement regarding the arrest: “The City of Guyton is aware of the recent arrest of Theodore Hamby, a member of the Guyton City Council. The City of Guyton holds its elected officials to the highest standards of integrity and accountability and trusts the judicial process will ascertain the facts in accordance with the appropriate procedures. In the meantime, the City of Guyton remains focused on serving its residents. Because this pertains to an ongoing investigation, the City of Guyton cannot provide further comment at this time.”
As of now, the investigation remains ongoing, with authorities working to gather all relevant facts surrounding the case.
