SBI investigating Tommy Wynne

District Attorney Sam Currin confirmed Monday that Franklin County Commissioner George "Tommy" Wynne has been under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation.

Currin said the investigation of the land deal concerning a Lake Royale lot has been ongoing since the resolution of the Donnie Rudd matter in January.

Wynne has been accused of obtaining a deed for land intended to be deeded to the county and sold at auction. Instead, he sold the property and kept the profits.

Wynne released a statement Monday in which he apologized to his family and Franklin County citizens for putting himself in a position where his honesty and integrity are questioned.

He stated that he "did not realize the lot was intended to be deeded to Franklin County" and fully intends to pay back the county as soon as possible.

Wynne said he welcomes the investigation "because I feel confident it will clear me and show I have not violated any criminal laws."

He has requested that the investigation be wrapped up in the next 20 days because, he said, it is not fair to the people to drag it out any longer. Wynne also said citizens need to know the results before the primary.

Wynne said he feels that this action is "political and party related." He also apologized to the Franklin County Democratic Party for any embarrassment he may have caused.