Pepper spray was released on a Marietta school bus

January 17, 2023
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MARIETTA -- A Marietta City Schools bus was delayed Tuesday after a student on the bus released pepper spray.

MARIETTA — A Marietta City Schools bus was delayed Tuesday after a student on the bus released pepper spray.

There were no major injuries, but one student got sick.

The bus was travelling from Park Street Elementary School.

All students and the bus driver were medically evaluated at the scene and school system officials say first responders were on the scene immediately.

In a letter sent to parents, school system officials said safety is always a top priority and the school system is committed to providing timely and transparent communications to families.


MARIETTA -- A Marietta City Schools bus was delayed Tuesday after a student on the bus released pepper spray.
Thom Chandler

Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.