So you weren't able to make it to London to cheer on your favorite athlete at the 2012 Olympics? You can still send them your best wishes and congratulations personally.

Many local athletes competing in this year's games are on Twitter. We've compiled a list of them for you:

Kathleen Hersey ‏ ‪@KathleenHersey, Roswell, Swimming

Maya Moore ‏ ‪@MooreMaya Lawrenceville, Women’s Basketball

Eric Shanteau ‏ ‪@Shanteau Lilburn, Swimming

Amanda Weir ‏ ‪@AmandaJoWeir, Lawrenceville, Swimming

Tim Hornsby ‏ ‪@Tim_Hornsby, Atlanta, Canoe/Kayak

Eric Butter Hurd ‏ ‪@EricHurdKayak, Woodstock, Canoe/Kayak

Aries Merritt ‏ ‪@amhurdlestar, Marietta, Track & Field

Angelo Taylor ‏ ‪@Angelo_Taylor, Decatur, Track & Field

DeeDee Trotter ‏ ‪@DTrott400m, Decatur, Track & Field

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