By Barbara Augsdorfer, editor for the Effingham Herald

First-term Guyton City Councilman Theodore Hamby, 27, was arrested Friday afternoon March 14 by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with assistance from the Guyton Police Department.

Hamby was arrested and charged with two felony counts – theft by taking, and financial transaction card fraud. No other details of the charges are available at this time.

In a statement, Guyton Mayor Andy Harville said, “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.”

Hamby was booked into the Effingham County Jail.

This is a developing story.