Ga. could end free Wednesday admission to parks

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Budget trouble could mean the end of free Wednesday admission to Georgia's state parks. The perk allows visitors to skip the $5 admission fee, which costs the Department of Natural Resources about $400,00 annually. The department has proposed ending the free admission program as lawmakers push the state park system to become more financially independent amid an ongoing budget crisis. The public has a chance to comment on the proposed change until Oct. 22. Afterward, state officials will make a decision on whether to start charging park users on Wednesdays. ___ Information from: Athens Banner-Herald, http://www.onlineathens.com

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