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Pregame fight halts Rockdale County football game as district investigates
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· August 29, 2026
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Key points The incident occurred at Rockdale County High School. A football game was cancelled on Friday night due to a pregame fight on the field.
A football game was cancelled on Friday night due to a pregame fight on the field. The incident occurred at Rockdale County High School. As a result, the game did not take place as scheduled.
The school district is investigating the matter. Details of the fight and the investigation are available from the source.
Further information about the incident and its aftermath can be found through the source publication, which is reporting on the cancellation of the football game and the district's investigation.
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Category: schools Published: August 29, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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