GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — A former Gordon County commissioner was arrested along with her husband on child abuse charges, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on Friday.
Rebecca Hood, 50, and Scott Hood, 56, both of Calhoun, were taken into custody Thursday and charged with child cruelty. The arrests follow an investigation that began back in January 2021 at the request of the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office after reports of sexual and physical abuse involving minors.
Rebecca Hood served as a Gordon County commissioner when the allegations were initially raised. Both she and Scott Hood are being held at the Gordon County Jail.
Authorities continue to investigate and encourage anyone with relevant information to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Calhoun at 706-624-1424. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at gbi.georgia.gov, or through the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
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