Follow Your Favorite Local Olympic Athletes on Twitter

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

Many local athletes competing in this year's games are on Twitter. Find your favorites on the list below:

• Maya Moore ‏ ‪@MooreMaya Lawrenceville, Women’s Basketball

• Eric Shanteau ‏ ‪@Shanteau Lilburn, Swimming

• Amanda Weir ‏ ‪@AmandaJoWeir, Lawrenceville, Swimming

• Kathleen Hersey ‏ ‪@KathleenHersey, Roswell, 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