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By ryan

December 27, 2006 09:17 PM | Link to this

how about slava kozlov.

By Gary

December 28, 2006 08:39 AM | Link to this

Maya Moore at Collins Hill High School. Maya represents what student ath. should be. Unselfish, good student and cares about her fellow team mates.

By Rick

December 28, 2006 09:15 AM | Link to this

Roddy Jones, running back Chamblee H.S. 3.5 student, signed with Georgia Tech, he broke Patrick Pass’all-time rushing yards record for Dekalb County this year of over 5,000 yards. He always gave credit to his linemen for his success. Great runner and gentleman.

By EW

December 28, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this

Kyle Carter, more heart and soul than 99% of the egotistical over-hyped overpaid pro guys; anyone but a Falcons or Braves player.

By Dave

December 28, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this

If we are going to Athlete you go to Maya Moore. National Player of the Year, State Championship, and possible National Championship this season.

My runner ups would be:

By JH

December 28, 2006 10:00 AM | Link to this

How about 5’8 170 lb. Junior runninng back Chad Hall? 2nd team all MWC back who plays at the US Air Force Academy but played his high school ball at Wesleyan.

By John Hughes

December 28, 2006 10:04 AM | Link to this

Joe Tereshinski III. Despite being injured and coming back to lose his starting job (after seemingly not being given a fair opportunity) he continued to contribute from the sidelines with a positive attitude.

By K-Dogg

December 28, 2006 10:08 AM | Link to this

And the 2006 Sports Person of the Year is…Calvin Johnson, WR Georgia Tech.

Honorable mention to Maya Moore.

By GAKnight

December 28, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

Kyle Carter and the Columbus Little League Team without a doubt. No other athlete or group of athletes raised there game to international status. A sign entering the city of Columbus will forever commemorate their achievement.

By CT

December 28, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

Easy…Calvin Johnson. No other player has the complete package. Maya Moore is second with Marian Hossa coming in third.

By ICEMAN

December 28, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this

Idiots,

I think the top athlete is Morten Anderson. He is the only athlete who has done his job superbly without any fanfare.

By seminolepride

December 28, 2006 02:46 PM | Link to this

athlete of the year. Eric Berry from creekside should be considered. 3 time all state in football 4 year starter at quarterback/safety 2006 army all american committed to tennessee 2005 200 meter state champion 3.0 or better GPA all around super young man

By Travis

December 28, 2006 03:35 PM | Link to this

Slava Kozlov and Marian Hossa deserve serious consideration. talk about a superb job without fanfare.

By Billy

December 28, 2006 04:17 PM | Link to this

I deserve serious consideration. I hit several homeruns to propel my softball team to the league championship. I also scored several touchdowns for my flag football team, and played some mean tennis for my ALTA team. Where else will you find a multi-sport star like me?

By LAC

December 28, 2006 04:52 PM | Link to this

Marian Hossa HANDS DOWN….

Little League… That DOES NOT COUNT !

By methinks

December 28, 2006 06:41 PM | Link to this

Braves catcher Brian McCann…sophomore season, played hurt almost the entire year, was the Braves only legitimate All Star, consistent (even if he can’t run), and he’s even a good guy. Born in GA, lives in GA, plays in GA. Brian McCann

By War Eagle

December 28, 2006 09:26 PM | Link to this

The Dawg guys on the Georgia Blogs except BuLLdawg, great fingers imaginations and tiresome ability>>>Happy New Year

By Jason

December 29, 2006 01:44 AM | Link to this

KARI LET-NONE-IN!!!!!

He is one of the MAIN reasons, the heart and soul of the Thrashers, and he is the reason Atlanta has a winning team in this city. The Braves didn’t do it, the Falcons sure aren’t going to… we all know the Hawks story… Tech players are automatically disqualified because I’m a Dawgs fan, but we all know what happened this season… so… it only leaves one correct, logical answer… the man that is largely responsible for the Thrashers doing so well this year so far. Others can and will pick others, but there is NO doubt Kari is, by far, the only real choice here, hands down.

GO THRASHERS!!!

By hockeyfan32

December 29, 2006 01:58 AM | Link to this

Kari Lehtonen of the Atlanta Thrashers. He has worked the hardest on the team and continues to contribute in crucial situations. He’s a great guy, too…very involved in the community. He’s the captain of the Atlanta Thrashers kids club. I vote for him.

By Jenn

December 29, 2006 07:06 AM | Link to this

Kari Lehtonen - head and shoulders above every athlete in Atlanta.

I can’t wait for the day that the rest of this city WAKES UP to see that they have a first place team playing night after night in the toughest sport in the world. Kari is so dedicated to his team and this city that he spent his entire off season in town working on his strength and conditioning so he could come in this year and DOMINATE the NHL.

Best part about Kari and the rest of the Thrashers? CLASSY does not even scratch the surface to describe these men and their dedication to this city and community. Do yourself a favor - support a team with HEART.

By big fan

December 29, 2006 08:34 AM | Link to this

Hard to argue with Maya Moore.

By cat olson

December 29, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

Not one player but a team THE ATLANTA THRASHERS!!!!!! Night after night they play with more heart than the Falcons or the Braves have had in years. But if you make me pick one guy Kari Lehtonen.

By Matt

December 29, 2006 09:56 AM | Link to this

Marian Hossa should win this by a landside. He’s the most dynamic hockey player I’ve ever seen. When he’s on fire he is “Truly a site to behold!”.

By girl from blueland

December 29, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this

KARI LEHTONEN…

believe in blueland everybody

By chmura

December 29, 2006 10:11 AM | Link to this

The Thrashers are by far the best team in the ATL……..

Marian Hossa has to be the best pick in this category for ‘06

Yet any Thrasher deserves recognition…. I hope the rest of the city wakes up and visits the #1 team at their home….. Blueland…. And discover a whole new world…lol

By Bill

December 29, 2006 10:21 AM | Link to this

Atlanta Thrashers play as a team so they all are winners, if one stands out it is Marian Hossa. Wake up Atlanta we do have a winning professional sports team. The sport is called ICE HOCKEY!

By matt

December 29, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this

all the thrashers but if i just had to choose one slava kozlov

By Janeé

December 29, 2006 02:01 PM | Link to this

Kari Lehtonen. That kid is AMAZING in goal and gives the Thrashers a chance to win every night he starts.

By moo

December 29, 2006 05:38 PM | Link to this

It’s DEFINITELY the BLUELAND NATION!!!

All you disappointed Braves, Falcons, and Hawks fans need to hop aboard the BLUELAND EXPRESS and come support the THRASHERS!!!!!

By BELIEVE IN BLUELAND

December 29, 2006 05:56 PM | Link to this

ALL OF THE THRASHERS!!!!!

BELIEVE IN BLUELAND

AND A SHOUTOUT TO MOHAWK NATION!!!

By pius fan

December 29, 2006 06:56 PM | Link to this

1) Marian Hossa 2) Kari Lehtonen 3) Calvin Johnson 4) Ilya Kovalchuk

By roh

December 29, 2006 07:08 PM | Link to this

As far as athletes go, the best ones in this city are by far on the Atlanta Thrashers. To just pick one is tough, but after some consideration, Marian Hossa gets my vote. The man is unbelievable.

Why do I have a feeling our opinions don’t count and a football player will get this award? Probably an academically inelligible one at that.

By carole

December 29, 2006 09:19 PM | Link to this

Marian Hossa….Thrashers are the best team Atlanta has going and he’s the cream of the crop. He says he’s glad to live here, where he can walk down the street unnoticed by fans, but ….let’s give him the attention he deserves!

By SweetEmotion

December 29, 2006 09:20 PM | Link to this

There is only one person who desrves this and it is Kari Lethonen. Look at his play at the end of last year and now the first part of this season. Wake up Atlanta. This isn’t just a football town anymore!!!

By chris

December 29, 2006 10:08 PM | Link to this

Marian Hossa - and it’s not even close. No other Georgia athlete is as close to being the best in their sport as Hossa.

The Thrashers will do what the Braves, Falcons and Hawks cannot - bring playoffs to ATLANTA!

GO THRASHERS!!!!!!

By catie

December 29, 2006 10:36 PM | Link to this

I would have to choose Kari Lehtonen. Slava Kozlov would be a close second, but Kari deserves this honor more than any other Georgia athlete because of all he has done so far for the Thrashers and what he continues to do. I think he is the perfect candidate for the “top athlete of ‘06”. I vote Kari all the way! Go Blueland!!

By trueblue&redblood

December 29, 2006 10:43 PM | Link to this

Scott Melanby - Atlanta Thrashers Captain. Anyone who can lead this team the way he has, deserves to be top athlete. He is not only a leader, but he can play and mix it up too.

Any other Thrashers player follows him and then maybe a few players on some other sports teams around this football/baseball town. Hockey is far better than any other sport here.

By Mark

December 29, 2006 10:44 PM | Link to this

1a. Marian Hossa. Watch this guy drive through traffic or down the end line to the net. The best. 1b. Kari Lehtonen Only needs consistent focus, Then he is complete. This guy sometimes wins games for the Thrash himself. Still very young. 1c. Ilya Kovalchuk A hard worker who is also still very young. A great, great shooter. 1d Slava Kozlav Wiley veteran who is capable of winning a game seven. 1e Bobby Holik His faceoff numbers of late are unreal.

By Jesse

December 29, 2006 10:56 PM | Link to this

Hossa! Hossa! Hossa!

By Jon

December 29, 2006 11:18 PM | Link to this

CALVIN JOHNSON.

By BigEd

December 29, 2006 11:18 PM | Link to this

Got to be Calvin Johnson. All-American, Blitnacoff Award Winner, and an intelligent humble student athelete.

By Eddie

December 29, 2006 11:22 PM | Link to this

World Champs - Kyle Carter and his Columbus Little League WORLD CHAMPS. Can’t get much better than that.

By mj

December 30, 2006 02:03 AM | Link to this

Vote for Slava.

(Ryan, I like the way you think.)

When is Slava Kozlov gonna get some kind of true recognition for what he does???

I know we’re “not a hockey town” and all that stuff but anyone who follows sports NEEDS to know what an amazing athlete Slava is. Mentally and physically he’s the total package.

Watching how he develops plays on the ice and seeing him perform is worth the price of admission no matter what the outcome of the game is.

What a thrill he is to watch.

By Patrick

December 30, 2006 02:09 AM | Link to this

Gotta be the Thrashers’ Hossa with Lehtonen #2 and Kovalchuk skating aside him.

By lordstan57

December 30, 2006 03:43 AM | Link to this

Hossa, Kozlov, Crumpler.

By Jason

December 30, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

Marian Hossa

By CHRIS P FROM N GA

December 30, 2006 09:44 AM | Link to this

The Colombus little league all stars, hands down.

By Clay

December 30, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this

I live in Columbus and I know Kyle Carter and he is the kind of jerk you would expect a 12-year-old who knows he will be a millionaire first round MLB draft pick in 5 years to be; BUT, he is also the first kid in Little League history to win 4 World Series games. He also hit over 50 home runs this year. He’s got to be the Georgia Athlete of the Year.

By Zep

December 30, 2006 04:07 PM | Link to this

Hossa!! Enough said.

By Valerie

January 6, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this

Got to be Calvin Johnson and well as the Columbus Little League now that I agree with everyone. Thank.