Augusta leaders seek public input on grounds care, upcoming construction

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta officials are inviting residents to two public meetings this week, which focus on how the city maintains public spaces and what to expect from upcoming road work.Officials have scheduled a Grounds Management Work Session for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Beazley Room at the Augusta Municipal Building. City leaders say the session will focus on how grounds maintenance is handled across Augusta, with an emphasis on improving service coordination, efficiency and the upkeep of public spaces.Residents who attend can learn more about current operations, possible changes under consideration and plans to better manage grounds maintenance services throughout the community.Later that evening, the Augusta Engineering Department will hold a Construction Informational Open House on planned improvements to Barton Chapel Road and Milledgeville Road.That meeting is also set for Thursday at 6 p.m. at the McDuffie Woods Community Center, 3431 Old McDuffie Road.The open