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Daycare workers indicted for giving kids too much Benadryl
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Jones , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The children had been attending the daycare since November 2023, with a reported change in behavior starting in October 2024.
A Hall County daycare owner and an employee are facing charges related to the treatment of children in their care. The two women were indicted on multiple counts of cruelty to children. Authorities allege that the children were given high levels of medication, including Benadryl and melatonin.
The indictment states that 11 children received Benadryl, with bloodwork showing high levels of the medication. The children had been attending the daycare since November 2023, with a reported change in behavior starting in October 2024. Further details on the case are available from local news sources, including the indictment and the charges faced by the two women.
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Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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