Family raises concerns after man's body found in hospital bathroom 14 days after he left ER

A family & kids story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Family & Kids · Georgia · October 23, 2026

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Ryan Edelen's family believes his story is emblematic of a wider problem in a state that continues to see overdose deaths rise.

Reported by 11Alive Atlanta, October 23, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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