Georgia Father Reportedly Arrested After Leaving His Kids At A McDonald’s To Attend Job Interview

A Georgia father ended up in police custody after his controversial alternative to having no babysitter. Chris Louis reportedly dropped off his three minor children at a McDonald’s in Augusta to attend a job interview. Eventually, someone peeped that the kids were alone, and police were called to the fast-food spot, where they later arrested the 24-year-old dad.

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Details About Georgia Father’s Arrest
According to The Augusta Press, Louis’ children are ages one, six, and 10. On March 22, the Georgia father dropped off his minors at a McDonald’s located at 2902 Washington Road, a little over two hours from downtown Atlanta. This particular store in the chain has a playground on the inside. After some time, Augusta Press reports that a customer pointed out the children’s solo state.

When police deputies arrived at McDonald’s, they confirmed the 1, 6, and 10-year-olds were unattended by an adult. A witness offered more information to the cops, but it’s unclear if the witness is also the customer who noticed the children alone. Nonetheless, the witness told deputies that Chris Louis was with the minors at around 4:30 p.m. on March 22 and then left briefly. The Georgia father allegedly returned briefly before leaving a second time. When he pulled up the third time, around 6:18 p.m., officers detained him.

What Chris Louis Told Police & Update On His Kids
When officers questioned the Georgia father’s whereabouts, he opened up about being on the hunt for a job. Apparently, he and the children live in an apartment near the McDonald’s. They had all walked over to the fast-food joint together because he doesn’t own a car. He opted to let them chill at the restaurant while attending a nearby job interview because he allegedly didn’t want to make them walk home alone. See the Chris Louis’ mugshot below.

The Augusta Press did not specify where Chris Louis interviewed for a job, how far away the location was, or whether he had any communication with the children while gone. He is being charged with deprivation of a minor. It’s unclear whether the Georgia father is still in custody or when his next court date is. Before police took the 24-year-old into custody, his children’s mother pulled up to the McDonald’s and picked up their kids.

A 24-year-old Augusta man was arrested for leaving his children—ages 1, 6, and 10—alone at a McDonald’s while he attended a nearby job interview. pic.twitter.com/aKoq4plLYU

— Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) March 31, 2025

Arrest Sparks Divided Debate While Antonio Brown Offers To Help Georgia Father
As mentioned, the Georgia father’s arrest went viral on social media as folks debated whether his decision. Thousands of reactions filled up the timeline and trending tab on X (formerly Twitter) on March 31 and April 1.

Helicopter parenting culture has to end, this is insane. A 10 year old looking after their siblings in a safe space for a short period of time while their parent does something next door was normal like 30 years ago. https://t.co/FbN7MZW3Lw

— Hannah Cox (@HannahDCox) April 1, 2025

A 10 year old is absolutely capable of watching their 6 and 1 year old siblings for an hour in a safe public space. This man did nothing wrong. Safetyism is destroying society. https://t.co/M40PoBkaRP

— LIZZY💥 (@LizzyStarrrdust) April 1, 2025

the entire situation is fucked up and unfair and the father should not be in jail for this but we should all be able to agree that a mcdonald’s is not a “safe space” for unattended children https://t.co/waBFqdRtZS

— 𝑬𝒛𝒓𝒂 / 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓 🦇🕯️ (@spellcrux) April 1, 2025

I see a lot of people defending this guy….wtf. It’s not okay to just leave children and a baby at a fast food joint. Even in the 90’s this would have been insane. https://t.co/WEB9iJgRj9

— Taylor Silverman (@tmsilverman) April 1, 2025

I don’t care what anyone says. This dude was trying. He should have never been arrested if he was really at a job interview. You help this man you don’t make it harder on his family. And maybe McDonald’s wasn’t the best idea but don’t act like 10-year-olds haven’t been… https://t.co/FDUa9cHlIJ

— Lisa Elizabeth (@Lisaelizabeth) April 1, 2025

I’m sorry, he left them in a public space briefly in AC and with bathrooms to go attend a job interview to provide for them? Nah drop those charges. https://t.co/yxyEh2xNRS

— Sunny (@sunnyright) April 1, 2025

Augusta is my hometown.

Instead of arresting a man for trying to better his life for both himself and his family, maybe the Soros-funded DA in Richmond County should go after the gangbangers he allows to run amok instead. https://t.co/IYVya5u6gP

— CJ Pearson (@thecjpearson) April 1, 2025

Every time I’ve seen this on my TL I can’t help but think about my 10 year old self watching 3 of my little cousins at the local park 3 blocks away. My mom would’ve been in trouble. 😳 Nobody gave it a second thought. https://t.co/dLtM8mfkdm

— 🪷🐝Blue Blooded Dem-🐝🪷 (@blewis823) April 1, 2025

think we’re missing the bigger societal failing here. we shouldnt be advocating for more 10 year old babysitters lmfao, we should be advocating for increased access to free or affordable childcare https://t.co/65lzUdtxtj

— cugine queen (@sonicmpreg) April 1, 2025

I don’t think this man should’ve been arrested as he’s clearly trying to get a job to provide for his family. That being said, you can acknowledge what he did was still irresponsible. A 10 year can not properly care for a 1 & 6 year old alone. A McDonald’s is also not a daycare. https://t.co/Nc8kz7k2Bt

— Inkfy (@inkfycreates) April 1, 2025

Do yall have kids?? A 10 year old is not capable of taking care of a ONE YEAR OLD. What they gonna do in a medical emergency or an abduction? Also stop making your older kids watch their younger siblings a 10 year old is a child not a babysitter smfh. https://t.co/qQlWxCAVYS

— sea (@_realitySEA) April 1, 2025

So this dad is being severely punished for trying to provide for his family? A 10-year-old is capable of watching two younger children for a limited amount of time. https://t.co/LiqADvrIMq

— Kira Ivy (@KiraIvy8) April 1, 2025

Rather than weigh in with his personal take, Antonio Brown asked to be put in contact with Chris Louis. “Anybody know how to get a hold of Chris? Would love to help him,” AB wrote on X.

Anybody know how to get a hold of Chris?

Would love to help him https://t.co/w29BQ33pW9

— AB (@AB84) April 1, 2025

AB’s offer might be shocking to some who recently saw his harsh response to his son’s mother requesting his help. As previously reported, in March, Antonio shared a screenshot of Cydney Moreau messaging him for rent money while giving him an update on their son. He turned her down by writing, “F**k u b***h go suck d**k.” She replied, saying AB has an obligation to help. It’s unclear if he ever responded again or provided the financial help. Days later, he shared multiple posts with a mystery woman.

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