Some Augusta Commissioners say now is not to time to encourage more Augusta workers to get off the payroll, and into retirement. The city is being forced to make a more than $1 million contribution to its pension funds because they are considered underfunded. But, as the city prepares to pay, could it still save, with early retirements? WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola explains.

It’s been talked about for weeks, offering Augusta city workers incentives to retire early. The Augusta Human Resources Department says it could save $2 million a year in payroll, but there’s politics at play and a troubled economy, and it could add up to putting the early retirement plan to rest. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

Augusta retirees say in tough times they need more in their checks. They are asking city leaders for a modest cost of living increase, but what’s happened on Wall Street could be hitting them in the wallet. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has more.

In the School Report…it’s a proposed change to the way Georgia teachers receive pensions. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud to explain.