Thirteen Georgia coaches got their first wins at their new schools last week.

*David Bell, Baconton Charter

*Shawn Peek, Chattooga

*Joey Mathis, Coosa

*Jake McCrae, Deerfield-Windsor

*Shannon Jarvis, Elbert County

*Matt Napier, LaGrange

*Brad Smith, Loganville

*Don Stark, North Paulding

*Chad Alligood, Northside (Warner Robins)

*Rob Patton, Social Circle

*John Abernathy, Tattnall Square

*Chad Frazier, Whitewater

*Phillip Ironside, Worth County

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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