AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Even with more than three miles of trail closed since Helene, the canal is still drawing visitors.“You still see a lot of trees that are down, however, nature is still beautiful we actually took some pictures of the fallen trees,” said Jonelle Hillman.The canal damage is in the $8 million to $10 million-dollar range, but the city has been approved for a $10 million-dollar grant for storm cleanup along waterways.“The canal sustained the most extensive spreading damage of any water way in the city,” said Wes Byne, director of the Augusta Utilities Department Director.Augusta applied for another grant for the canal. However, after federal inspectors came the application was denied, so none of the $10 million will be used on the canal.“They’ve seen the extent of the damage. They can help facilitate with other federal agencies. It was good for us, but ultimately not good for us,” said Byne.Repairs will continue on the canal using department money,…..