AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A key step in the federal permitting process has temporarily stalled Augusta’s planned zipline project, after Georgia’s State Historic Preservation Department ruled the challenge course could negatively affect the historic bridge it would be built on.

City officials say they are now working with the Army Corps of Engineers to resolve the concern and move forward on the project.

Calif. film incentives pose challenge, opportunity for Georgia

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed a law bringing the state’s tax incentives for the film industry on par with Georgia’s program.

In 2023, commissioners approved a zipline course as part of the the Outdoor Urban Adventure Center to be added to the Freedom Bridge at Fifth Street.

Destination Augusta is overseeing the de

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