ATLANTA - For Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, there is no more important issue for the city than pensions. As much as 20 cents from every dollar goes to pensions in the city, and the city is finding it cannot afford them.

The ongoing wrangling over pensions has gone on since Reed took office, and now a deal may finally be in the works.

Two city council members have had separate proposals up to this point, but they have now come together with what they are calling a city plan, which they say will save the city about $215 million over the next ten years.

The NAACP and members of the Atlanta Fire Department came together last week on the steps of City Hall to voice their displeasure at the plans under consideration.

Two firefighters speaking during the public comment portion of Thursday's council meeting called the so-called city plan, the optimal plan for addressing all of the objectives that are on the table.

ATLANTA -- The unemployment rate in Metro Atlanta rose to 9.7 percent in May 2011, according to Georgia labor commissioner Mark Butler.

This is up one-tenth of a percentage point from a revised 9.6 percent in April.

Butler said the rate rose for two reasons. More than 21,000 new job seekers entered the labor force, but only about 15,000 of them found jobs. Also, Atlanta had a net loss of 900 jobs; an increase of 1,100 jobs in manufacturing and construction was offset by a loss of 2,000 service-related jobs.

The lowest area unemployment rate, at 7.2 percent, was recorded in Metro Athens, while the highest was in the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region in the Dublin area, at 12 percent.

DeKalb County's unemployment rate was 10.1 percent.

May marked the 46th consecutive month Georgia has exceeded the national unemployment rate, which is currently 9.1 percent, up from 9 percent in April.

ATLANTA -- This week, Dinners on a Dime features the best in late night eats. Every Tuesday Where U Live chooses four favorite eats in your area for you to take your family and friends for a fabulous meal for a price that’s economically feasible in today’s economy.

Popular farm to table restaurant, R. Thomas, is perhaps one of the most noted late night grills in the Atlanta area. Their motto “You are what you eat” is indicative of the way they prep their food and their entire philosophy. The restaurant uses ingredients like pressed oils, fresh produce, home produce, veggies and organic meats. Among the restaurants most popular items are the French toast, Chicken Supreme and Salmon Piccata. The restaurant is open 24 hours and is a favorite among locals. The restaurant is located at 1812 Peachtree Street in Brookwood.

The Original Taco Cabana on Piedmont is home to most of Atlanta’s late night diners.