Overview
- Deputies were called to Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School after staff reported that four of five students who ate a gummy became ill.
- Some students were transported to a local hospital for treatment and are recovering, according to officials.
- Authorities said the gummies were later identified as containing kratom.
- Walker County School Superintendent Damon Raines praised staff and emergency personnel for their quick response.
- Kratom is not FDA‑approved, is listed by the DEA as a drug and chemical of concern, and Georgia now restricts sales to those 21 and older with behind‑the‑counter placement and labeling rules.