Charges Dropped Against North Georgia Mother After Controversial Arrest Over Son Walking Alone

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Prosecutors have dropped the criminal case against Brittany Patterson, a North Georgia mother arrested last fall after her 10-year-old son was found walking alone in Mineral Bluff. The dismissal, dated February 7, does not exonerate Patterson, as District Attorney Frank Wood could potentially revive the charge. Patterson and her attorney are advocating for legislative changes to prevent similar cases, proposing the Brittany Patterson Act to clarify the definition of neglect and establish guidelines for law enforcement regarding unattended children.