On Oct. 31, 2024, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Rebecca Hood, 50, a former Gordon County Commissioner, and her husband, Scott Hood, 56, on charges of cruelty to children. The charges stem from an investigation into allegations of abuse that began nearly three years ago.
Just The Facts:
• Rebecca and Scott Hood, both residents of Calhoun, were arrested on Oct. 31, and charged with cruelty to children.
• The investigation began on Jan. 26, 2021, when the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
• Allegations against the Hoods include sexual and physical abuse of their adopted children.
• Rebecca Hood was serving as a Gordon County Commissioner when the allegations first surfaced.
The Details: Following the arrests, Rebecca and Scott Hood were booked into the Gordon County Jail. The investigation, led by the GBI, remains active, with officials gathering evidence to determine the full scope of the alleged abuse. Authorities have not released further details about the specific incidents or the current status of the children involved.
What You Can Do: The GBI is asking anyone with information about this case to contact its Regional Investigative Office in Calhoun at 706-624-1424. Tips can also be provided anonymously by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), submitting online at the GBI website, or using the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
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