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BTConline.net has all of the latest headlines for our surrounding area and throughout the state, courtesy of Jacksonville.com and the Georgia Times Union.  Click on each headline to read the entire article.

McIntosh residents in unincorporated areas must post address sign      Mar 10, 2010
DARIEN - McIntosh County's E-911 system is set to go online May 1, and residents of unincorporated areas will be required to purchase and post new address signs to make it easier for emergency responders to find them. The County Commission passed an ordinance during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday that sets May 1 as the deadline to buy the signs. The flexible green signs are 4 inches wide and 3 feet long with white reflective numbers. read more
Glynn Academy security heightened in reported sexual assault      Mar 9, 2010
BRUNSWICK - Glynn County school system officials are bolstering security at Glynn Academy as police continue investigating a student's report that she was sexually assaulted on campus Friday morning. The 16-year-old girl told authorities she was attacked by four men in the bathroom of the former Glynn Middle School gym about 11:30 a.m. when she went there to ask a Glynn Academy coach a question. read more
Searchers find body of McIntosh County boy in woods      Mar 8, 2010
  A 15-year-old McIntosh County boy was found dead this afternoon in a rugged wildlife management area after a 12-hour search. read more
Solar car competition helps students apply science      Mar 8, 2010
FOLKSTON - Like many eighth-graders, Derek Mock is not enthusiastic about his physical science class most of the time. But an upcoming competition has changed his perspective. Derek, 14, and his Charlton County High School classmates are building scale-model solar-powered cars applying concepts they learned in class. They are forced to make decisions during construction about gear sizes, aerodynamics and axle ratios. They are also learning to safely use soldering irons, hot glue guns and other tools to construct the vehicles. read more
Georgia 4-H programs threatened by budget cuts      Mar 7, 2010
BRUNSWICK - Helen Clark has pledged her head, heart, hands and health to helping others. The 16-year-old Camden County girl has adopted the 4-H Club mission as her personal philosophy. With the confidence and leadership skills she gained in 4-H, Helen spearheaded a relief project in the county's elementary schools to provide bandages, cotton balls and other basic first aid supplies to needy children in Uganda. read more