Toddler burned at Hall County Cracker Barrel

An 18-month-old girl was taken to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Wednesday after she was burned by a hot liquid at a Hall County Cracker Barrel, officials say.

The incident happened about 12:28 p.m. at the restaurant’s Lanier Island Parkway location, Hall fire services spokesman Casey Ramsey said.

The child’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.

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