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Augusta Canal towpath remains closed after Hurricane Helene; county points residents to Augusta Richmond County
Summary
Columbia County staff said part of the Augusta Canal towpath has been closed since Hurricane Helene and that Augusta Richmond County, not Columbia County, is responsible for cleanup and restoration; residents were directed to the Augusta Richmond County website for updates.
A county staff member said Tuesday that a portion of the towpath along the Augusta Canal has remained closed since Hurricane Helene and that Columbia County does not maintain the trail. "Columbia County does not maintain the towpath. That responsibility falls under Augusta Richmond County," the staff member said, and noted a link to the Augusta Richmond County website would be posted with updates and the restoration timeline.
The clarification responds to public questions about who oversees cleanup and repairs after storm damage. The staff member said the county would attach a link to the Augusta Richmond County website so residents could find "all of the updates and information concerning cleanup and the restoration timeline." The staff member did not provide a specific reopening date or detailed timeline.
There was no formal action or vote recorded on the matter during the remarks. The statements served as an informational update to clarify maintenance responsibility and direct residents to Augusta Richmond County for the latest status and restoration details.
Residents seeking updates should consult the Augusta Richmond County website, per the county staff member's notice.
