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New slate of county commissioners sworn into office
Damon Rahn and Judge Zittrauer
County Commission Chairman-elect Damon Rahn takes the oath of office and loyalty oath from Judge David Zittrauer Dec. 12 in the County Commission chambers in Springfield. (Photos by Barbara Augsdorfer/Effingham Herald.)
Published: Dec 13, 2024, 4:24 PM
by Barbara Augsdorfer, editor for the Effingham Herald
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Guyton Councilman Hamby Suspended by Governor Amid Fraud Charges
Theodore Hamby
Governor suspends Guyton Councilman Theodore Hamby following his indictment on felony fraud charges.
Updated: Aug 20, 2025, 9:48 PM
Published: Aug 20, 2025, 9:50 PM
Guyton City Councilman Theodore Hamby, indicted on multiple felony charges, has been suspended from his city council position under a state executive order, mayor Andy Harville announced.
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