It’s no more weeds at the Augusta Botanical Gardens. A handful of volunteers from the area spent Saturday cleaning up after getting permission from state officials. We talked to some who say this clean-up is here to stay. WJBF News channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud has more.

It’s a growing problem for Augusta, the weeds at the former Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. A citizens group is trying to get access to the Augusta Botanical Gardens to mow down the overgrowth, but is still waiting for approval from the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame board. Organizers say they expect to hear something soon that will allow the job to get done.

It was only a matter of time…the city of Augusta stopped taking care of the Augusta Botanical Gardens in January, now it’s spring, and wham…there’s weeds. The one-time downtown jewel is an eyesore, there ought to be a law, and in Augusta, there is. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

Thursday, Augusta Senator Ed Tarver announced his disappointment in what he called a “premature press conference, o One that was held last Thursday with Mayor Deke Copenhaver and Augusta GreenJackets owner, Cal Ripken, Jr.  It came as some what of a shock to the Mayor. An email was sent from Senator Tarver, to Governor Sonny Perdue, expressing why there should not be a ball park at the Golf and Gardens property. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

The Mayor feels it will be a big help downtown, but State Senator Ed Tarver says, not so fast, when it comes to the idea of building a new sports stadium near Augusta’s riverfront.

The Downtown Ballpark…it’s been talked about a lot, but now plans are underway to transform the Augusta Botanical Gardens into the Augusta GreenJackets’ new home. So, what do taxpayers have to say? Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud. He has the story.

It’s been a popular spot for golf fans and nature lovers…the Augusta Golf and Gardens. But, for the first time this decade, it will not be open and in full bloom as spring and visitors arrive in Augusta. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola tells us, though it won’t be in play for the tournament, the grounds could still stick out.

It was Augusta to the rescue when the state closed the Golf and Gardens, last year.. But, after a year of being open as a public park, the future of the downtown attraction is now in doubt. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

The city of Augusta came to the rescue of the Botanical Gardens this year after state funding ran out. But the city’s financial troubles could spell trouble for the city park.