The drops to the Teacher Retirement System and Employees Retirement System may cause state officials to delay cost of living raises for retirees next year.
Augusta city administrator Fred Russell is recommending you foot the bill by paying higher property taxes. News 12's Chris Thomas compares the cost of doing business in Augusta and other cities.
Press Secretary Dana Perino now says the president is "open minded" about a fresh dose of stimulus, and will consider what Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke told lawmakers yesterday.
The housing market is in deep trouble around the country but not as much around here. Some new numbers say houses in the Augusta-area are still gaining value and that's good news for you.
In these tough times, many of you are looking for ways to get help. The Charlie Norwood VA Hospital and the Salvation Army are reaching out to offer it to those who need it most.
The Richmond County school system is selling items through an online auction site, hoping to clean out some old buildings and make some money for the general fund.
Social Security benefits will increase 5.8 percent next year, the largest amount in 26 years, but some people worry that's not enough to keep up with inflation.
One of the world's largest business outsourcing companies is taking root in Augusta. That will mean hundreds of new jobs for the area. It is a plus during such hard economic times.
One vote, for millions of dollars. Voters in Columbia County will take to the polls in three weeks to decide whether or not to keep a one cent sales tax and to vote yes or no for a Tennis and Aquatics Center.
Keeping city vehicles rolling is costing millions. The city of Augusta is working to find cheaper ways to provide the services we all take for granted.
There is some local good news in the midst of all the economic mess. Augusta is leading all other major cities in Georgia when it comes to hotel revenue.