Cobb middle school students disciplined after displaying Nazi imagery on social media

Parents are upset after videos circulated on social media of Cobb County middle school students dressed in what appears to be Nazi paraphernalia.

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A parent sent Channel 2 Action News a screengrab of one post, which shows a student wearing a home-made Nazi-style armband and giving the salute with the caption “Zieg heil.”

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The incident happened at East Cobb Middle School, according to the parent who shared the image.

Channel 2 Action News reached out to the Cobb County School district for comment.

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School officials said several students displayed the imagery on social media and were disciplined.

“Several students, after school, made a very poor decision to display hateful and anti-Semitic imagery while recording themselves on social media,” the district said. “The students will be disciplined according to district policies, and we encourage parents to talk to their students about using social media responsibly. Parents, students, or staff members can report any safety concerns to the District’s Tipline via call, text, or email.”

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