Athlete of the Week poll up

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August 28, 2010

CNHI The Tifton Gazette Sat Aug 28, 2010, 10:43 PM EDT

TIFTON — Which young athlete performed best this week? Cast your vote on The Tifton Gazette’s website to choose an athlete to be honored in The Gazette’s sports section and online.

Choose from this week’s nominees between now and Thursday, Sept. 2.

This week's nominees are Tadric Jackson of the Tift County Blue Devils, Don Leebern of the Tiftarea Academy Panthers and Ali Burson of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Fillies soccer team.

The winner will be featured Friday with a photo and description of his or her accomplishments.

A running total of the poll results can be seen by clicking the button under the names of the nominees.

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