Georgia Woman Charged After Newborn Found in Trash Bag; Community Calls for Increased Support for Unexpected Pregnancies
MACON, GA — A 22-year-old Georgia woman, Alaynah Rappuhn, is facing severe legal consequences after reportedly abandoning her newborn baby inside a trash bag outside her residence. The incident, leading to charges including attempted murder and child cruelty, has ignited discussions on emergency resources available for expectant mothers in crisis. The ordeal began to unfold when Rappuhn was taken to Piedmont Macon Hospital by her boyfriend on March 31 due to severe bleeding. Before they …