Derek Dooley didn’t vote for years. Now he wants Georgia voters to send him to Washington
U.S. Politics
February 18, 2026

Derek Dooley didn’t vote for years. Now he wants Georgia voters to send him to Washington

By By CHARLOTTE KRAMON Associated Press/ Report for America 

ATLANTA (AP) — Lots of candidates pitch themselves as political outsiders. Derek Dooley goes a step further. Not only is the former football coach running for the first time, he says he did not vote for nearly two decades.

Cook, Gladiators fend off Ellwood City
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
February 18, 2026
Drew Cook (25) and Jake Uher (17) combined for 42 points in SA’s 52-50 win. It wasn’t pretty, but South Allegheny head coach Tony DiCenzo will take it. The Gladiators began defense of their Class 3A c...
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February 18, 2026
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WPIAL ROUNDUP
By By JEREMY SELLEW & LIAM BELAN MVI Sports 
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Oakmont, Springdale take opposite directions amid growing ICE tensions
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February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026
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