LITHONIA, Ga. -- The owner of two dogs that attacked an 8-year-old Lithonia girl turned herself in to police late Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Twyann Vaughn faces one misdemeanor count of reckless conduct.

The attack happened March 9 while Erin Ingraham was playing in the yard of her home on Margaret Court.

Ingraham was recovering Monday at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston.

At least one state legislator is thinking about new laws restricting violent animals after Tuesday's dog attack in Lithonia that left an 8-year-old girl in critical condition.

State Sen. Vincent Fort said last week that he is tired of seeing the reports of dog attacks.

"Every time a child who ought be protected is attacked by one of these pit bulls in the savage manner that we've seen makes me think its time that we do something," Fort said.

"Is an outright ban too strong?" asked CBS Atlanta's Bernard Watson.

"Probably so. We need to look at a full range of options, including liabilities on owners," Fort answered.