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.

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Julian Conley listens during opening statements in his trial at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in July 2020. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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