Donald Ray Kines, 50 of Rockmart, was arrested this week after reports said he punched a woman on the face during an altercation at a home on Alabama Highway.
Reports said that the victim was left with visible injuries to her left eye, right arm and shoulder.
Police added that Kines then fled the scene on foot in an effort to avoid capture.
Kines is charged with simple battery, obstruction and probation violation.