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Sunday, August 19, 2012  If you love running for a good cause, then you've got plans next Saturday in Leesburg.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Sucessful country music artist Luke Bryan shared a few words of encouragement for fellow Leesburg native Phillip Phillips via YouTube.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  On Saturday, Southwest Georgia is showing their support for Phillip Phillips as the American Idol has returned for his hometown hero celebration.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Updated with video; Leesburg Elementary students had two special visitors Monday.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Updated with video; A Leesburg man faces a five count indictment for tax evasion from 2005 through 2007, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Area school systems say parents need to provide certain items to teachers if their child has a food allergy so they can cater to it.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Updated with video; A number of areas in the Southwest Georgia viewing area reported power outages; viewers sent FOX 31 their storm pictures.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video;  Help the environment and local causes simeltaneously: Two Lee County organizations are recycling cans to help causes

Friday, February 17, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County Utilities Authority plans to completely replace sewer lines and manholes in two subdivisions.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; The owner of a new children's clothing store her store offers unique products and clothes not offered anywhere else in Lee County.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, grocers and the USDA breaks down what can and cannot be purchased with food stamps.

Friday, December 17, 2010  The Leesburg Police Department donates toys and bikes to 35 Lee Co. foster kids for Christmas.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  Lee County Sheriff’s deputies say Glenda Whitfield was pulling up to ACT III when her 2007 Toyota Camry reportedly accelerated on its own Tuesday morning and drove through the salon.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  Lee County Sheriff’s deputies say Glenda Whitfield was pulling up to ACT III when her 2007 Toyota Camry reportedly accelerated on its own Tuesday morning and drove through the salon.

Sunday, March 21, 2010  Craig Mathis posted $5,000 bond Sunday afternoon. Mathis is charged with possession of Aderoll with intent to distribute and possession of a schedule four controlled substance which was Zanex.