Six charged after fight, gun found at East Coweta-Newnan High School football game

Deputies assigned to security at the high school football game observed a fight erupt near the entrance of Garland Shoemake Memorial Stadium, as they were actively stationed there to oversee the crowds.The incident took place during the football game between East Coweta High School and Newnan High School in Coweta County, Georgia on August 28, 2026, at about 9.30 PM. Due to the deputies' placement at the stadium entrance—a busy security checkpoint—they were able to promptly witness and intervene in the physical confrontation.The deputies swiftly intervened to disperse the brawl. Following the incident, six individuals, including one juvenile, were arrested and charged. Amid the turmoil, a bystander discovered a stolen handgun on the ground where the altercation occurred and reported it to the authorities. The weapon had not been discharged.The Coweta County Sheriff's Office examined video footage of the incident to ascertain the origins of the fight and identify the individual who had brought the firearm.