ATLANTA, Oct. 23 -- The Georgia Attorney General issued the following news release:

ATLANTA, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is calling on all convenience stores throughout the state to remove dangerous kratom products from their shelves immediately, particularly those products that are regularly marketed to children and teens.

"It shouldn't take legislation or law enforcement to do the right thing," said Carr. "Every minute these products remain on our shelves, innocent lives are put at risk. This problem could be solved today if all of our convenience stores step up, remove this poison from their shelves, and put safety first."

Carr issued his directive at today's meeting of the Georgia House of Representatives Blue-Ribbon Stu...