Now that summer is here in full blast, we bet you have a few secret go-to frozen treats to help beat the heat.

This week's Best of Atlanta poll is inspired by all things cool and tasty.

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Do you prefer a creamy ice cream, decadent sundae, tangy sorbet or creative popsicle? Lucky for you, all of these can be found in just a short drive.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these OTP ice cream shops.

If you need to brush up on the flavors of summer, here are 24 Atlanta hot spots to cool down with something sweet.

If you'd like to submit a write-in nominee for best ice cream, please email your pick to stephanie.toone@ajc.com.

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