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Voting has opened for Athlete of the Week round seven. Vote now to support the student athletes representing Lowndes County.

Nominated for recognition this week are Rakim McGhee from Central High School, Lowndes Academy’s Cameron Hess and Carmelo Brown, student-athlete at The Calhoun School.

The Lowndes Signal and Lowndes County Athletics are partnering to highlight our young men and women in the Athlete of the Week contest. Thanks to the help of Calhoun Lighthouse, Lowndes Academy and Central High School, Hayneville and our sponsors Blackbelt Unincorporated Wastewater Project and Hayneville QV, we have an opportunity to encourage student-athletes and reward their dedication.

Vote now at to www.lowndessignal.com/contests. Return to vote once every hour until Tuesday at noon.