COWETA COUNTY, Ga. – A mother in Coweta County has been arrested after her 2-year-old child overdosed on THC edibles, authorities report.
Deputies from the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Deep South Road on January 15, 2025, around 11:06 a.m. after being called to assist EMS with a reported overdose.
The toddler displayed symptoms of wooziness, difficulty walking, and drowsiness after consuming an unknown quantity of THC gummies. The child was transported to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in emergency status.
The child’s mother, Kimberly Turner, admitted to regularly using THC edibles and vapes. She told deputies that she had taken an edible that morning but may have left an open container of “SUMO THC Edibles” on the kitchen counter within the child’s reach. The product was labeled as containing 420 milligrams of THC per gummy.
Turner said she left the child unattended for an extended period while using the restroom. Upon returning, she discovered the toddler actively eating the edibles. She estimated the child consumed about 10 gummies around 11 a.m. Turner then informed her mother-in-law, who immediately called 911.
During their investigation, deputies found THC gummies on the floor near a gun safe where Turner claimed she usually stored them. Three THC vape pens were also in plain sight on top of the safe. A field test confirmed the presence of THC in the vapes. Turner turned over the remaining THC edibles to deputies, with only nine left in the original 25-count bottle. The packaging contained warnings about the product’s potency and the need to keep it away from children.
Turner initially denied using THC that morning but later admitted to it after deputies observed signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, and slowed cognitive function. She acknowledged the dangers of THC exposure for children and admitted her actions were negligent.
Turner was arrested and booked into the Coweta County Jail. The child’s grandmother accompanied the toddler to the hospital. The child’s father, who returned home from work after learning of the incident, told deputies that Turner’s THC use had caused ongoing marital issues. He stated that he did not purchase the THC products for her and was unaware of her online orders from California.
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) has been notified and is investigating. The child’s current condition is unknown.
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details as the investigation remains ongoing.
