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Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Phillip Phillips is returning to Georgia for a free concert later this month in Atlanta.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  It's been months since Leesburg native Phillip Phillips won American Idol but he's still going strong. The 21-year-old's single "Home" was used in the Olympics around the same time the official video was released - sending it to the top of the iTunes charts yet again.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Leesburg's own American Idol Phillip Phillips has done it again and claimed the top of the iTunes top song chart.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Phillip Phillips' first single "Home" has been declared gold in a story first reported by the Hollywood Reporter.

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.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Leesburg's Phillip Phillips has survived thanks to America's votes, made it to the top three, and is now on the receiving end of a hometown hero celebration.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  If southwest Georgia’s Phillip Phillips makes it into the final three on American Idol, he'll be welcomed home in style.