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Originally published by The Augusta Press.  The historic New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam is now one step closer to being taken off the demolition list for good. According to Congressman Rick Allen, S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which passed the House Dec. 10 with a two-thirds majority, closes the final loopholes to keep… Read more »

Originally published by The Augusta Chronicle.  The New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam is one step closer to undergoing repairs necessary to save the aging structure. Speaking from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Rick Allen said he was "thrilled to finally stand here today with a message for my community: A legislative solution to maintain the… Read more »

Originally published WRDW.  WASHINGTON (WRDW/WAGT) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced a proposal to keep the current New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. The chamber passed the final version of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which includes language calling for a full repair of the lock and dam on the Savannah River and requires the… Read more »

Originally published by WJBF.  GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – Congressman Rick Allen was part of an appreciation luncheon at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown on Monday, Oct. 28 to recognize and honor those who put their lives on the line. First responders expressed gratitude for the support they receive, before, during and after events like Hurricane Helene. “It… Read more »

Originally published by The Millen News.   U.S. Rep. Rick Allen surveyed crop damage from Hurricane Helene in Jenkins County last week with Wade Parker, Southeast District Extension Agent. Damage to pecan and cotton crops were assessed and discussed. “Farmers and growers across the 12th District, including those here in Jenkins County, were devastated by Hurricane Helene. High… Read more »

Originally published by WRDW. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A move to keep the current Savannah River Lock and Dam is being celebrated by Congressman Rick Allen. The House of Representatives recently passed language halting the Army Corps plans to replace the dam with a rock weir across the river and it forces the pool to be maintained at a specific level. The lock and dam have… Read more »

Originally pushed in the Augusta Press. Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.) and Mike Collins (R-Ga.) announced on July 24 that H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 has passed the House of Representatives. The WRDA is an annual water resources management bill, however, this year’s bill includes language that specifies that the pool, area from the shoals to the dam,… Read more »

Originally published in the Augusta Chronicle. Federal legislation that would spare the decaying New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam has passed the House of Representatives. If passed into law, the bill would signal a victory for Augusta-area advocates urging the preservation of the lock and dam to help preserve the 114.5-foot river pool in and near Augusta that supplements local… Read more »

Originally Published in 12 26 On Your Side. U.S. House members are advancing legislation that could stop the Army Corps of Engineers’ plan to replace the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam with a rock barrier in the Savannah River. On Wednesday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024. It… Read more »

Originally Published in Grice Connect. Former Georgia Southern University President and current Augusta University President Brooks Keel will retire on June 30, 2024. See Congressman Rick Allen's speech celebrating his impactful career in the University System of Georgia. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) recently spoke on the House floor to recognize the impactful career… Read more »