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Students return to school in Marietta, superintendent urges drivers to slow down for safety
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Michele Newell , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Superintendent Grant Rivera and bus drivers are urging drivers to slow down, citing concerns about the behavior of other drivers on the road.
Students have returned to school in Marietta, and school officials are emphasizing the importance of safety. Superintendent Grant Rivera and bus drivers are urging drivers to slow down, citing concerns about the behavior of other drivers on the road. Bus drivers have expressed their concerns about safety, tempered by the joy of reuniting with students.
They were welcomed back with signs, music, and treats before the start of the school year. Further details about the concerns and the school year are available from local news sources, including an interview with Superintendent Grant Rivera and district bus drivers.
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Category: schools Published: August 4, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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