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Mother Confronted for Breastfeeding at Georgia Restaurant

12/17/2025

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Aris Kopiec, a mother, was asked to leave the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant in Georgia while breastfeeding.
The restaurant owner confronted Kopiec and insisted she move to a designated area.
Kopiec recorded the exchange on her phone.
Kopiec reminded the owner that Georgia law protects public breastfeeding.
The restaurant has not publicly commented on the incident.

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Story summary

Aris Kopiec, a mother, was asked to leave the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant in Georgia while breastfeeding.
The restaurant owner confronted Kopiec and insisted she move to a designated area.
Kopiec recorded the exchange on her phone.
Kopiec reminded the owner that Georgia law protects public breastfeeding.
The restaurant has not publicly commented on the incident.