DeKalb County School District Investigates Hospitalization of Student After Middle School Gummy Incident

The DeKalb County School District is investigating an incident at Stephenson Middle School in Stone Mountain where four middle school students ingested gummies, resulting in one child being hospitalized. While officials have not confirmed if the gummies contained any harmful substances, the district has urged parents to discuss the importance of caution regarding unknown food sources with their children. This incident follows a troubling trend in metro Atlanta schools, where students have previously fallen ill after consuming gummies or treats laced with various substances.