Smyrna mom accused of moving, leaving 7-year-old behind

When Precious Althea Walker moved from Smyrna to Norcross earlier this month, police say she left something important behind.

Her 7-year-old son.

Walker, 23, was charged Friday afternoon with contributing to the deprivation of a minor, according to her arrest warrant. She remained in the Cobb County Jail on Friday evening on $1,500 bond, according to the Sheriff's Department Web site.

Walker is accused of moving out of her apartment on May 4 and having no contact with her child for more than two weeks, according to police.

On May 19, the boy was placed in protective custody, according to the arrest warrant.