Autopsy results show a 52-year-old homeless man found floating in the Augusta Canal on Wednesday drowned.
By Bianca Cain Johnson | Thursday, May 24, 2012
The Augusta Canal's flow might require temporary reductions later this year if a worsening drought continues to affect the Savannah River.
By Rob Pavey | Friday, May 18, 2012
Visitors to the Augusta Canal will have access to some new tour options this week, in addition to the popular Interpretive Center exhibits that highlight the city's industrial past.
By Rob Pavey | Thursday, April 5, 2012
The massive iron ring languished for generations at the bottom of the Augusta Canal, but now it seems everyone has an interest in it.
By Rob Pavey | Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
During a recent public hearing, more than two dozen people exchanged ideas for Sibley Mill's future. Suggestions included residences, offices and a center for digital technology.
By Rob Pavey | Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011
The Canal Authority has scheduled a public hearing to seek input on redevelopment options for Sibley Mill.
By Rob Pavey | Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011
Workers have finished removing mercury and pesticides from Sibley Mill, but finding a new owner for the landmark will require more work, more money and a better economy.
By Rob Pavey | Monday, Oct. 10, 2011
The Augusta Canal Authority was honored as recipient of the 2011 Tourism Product Development Award for its ongoing improvements to the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area.
By Rob Pavey | Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011
Work to rewater the third level of the Augusta Canal will be finished in a couple of months, said canal authority Executive Director Dayton Sherrouse.
By Carole Hawkins | Friday, July 15, 2011
A critical link in the Augusta Canal's multiuse trail network will move ahead soon after being stalled by right-of-way issues six years ago.
By Rob Pavey | Friday, April 22, 2011
Work could begin this year on a project to restore the flow of water along five blocks of the Augusta Canal's stagnant third level.
By Rob Pavey | Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
A series of new hiking tours along the Augusta Canal will be held in October and November featuring local experts in history, wildlife and forestry.
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010
A series of matching federal grants could help the Augusta Canal Authority begin environmental cleanup at Sibley Mill as early as 2011.
By Rob Pavey | Friday, Sept. 10, 2010
The Augusta Canal Authority completed its planned purchase Tuesday of the historic Sibley Mill, along with its hydropower plant, outbuildings and 20 acres.
By Rob Pavey | Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010
The results of environmental studies at Sibley Mill are promising, which advances the Canal Authority's plan to purchase it.
By Rob Pavey | Monday, June 21, 2010
Augusta's historic canal could have a stronger voice in Washington through a newly established National Heritage Area Congressional caucus.
By Rob Pavey | Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Augusta’s historic canal could have a stronger voice in Washington through a newly established National Heritage Area Congressional caucus.
By Rob Pavey | Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Professional educators used a $15,000 Community Foundation grant to create a "discovery-based learning" program.
By Rob Pavey | Sunday, April 4, 2010
When Augusta National Golf Club needs something done, the name that shows up as the designer on public records at the city planning commission is Cranston Engineering -- but the folks in the firm ...
By Tim Rausch | Sunday, April 4, 2010
What a loss for Augusta. Dick Fox was one of those special people for whom the act of giving back to his community was as natural as the Savannah River's flow.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
