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Author:
Col. Marvin Griffin, USACE Savannah District Commander
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February
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Feb 2018
Column: The fate of the lock and dam in Augusta, but first a little history
The fate of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam has become a topic widely discussed in the past year. The issues surrounding the lock and dam are complex and deeply rooted in the past.