Bobby Lee Hulsey Jr, 22 of Cedartown, was arrested in Rome this week after police said he placed his hands around his 19 year-old brothers neck and refused to let go while engaged in an argument.
The victim suffered visible marks to his neck during the altercation, which occurred at a Stevens Street home.
A small child witnessed the attack.
Hulsey is charged with aggravated assault, battery, affray and cruelty to children.