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GASB 68 Actuary Reports
Published: October 6, 2021
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GASB 68 Audit Reports
Published: October 6, 2021
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Georgia Southern University
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: November 17, 2023
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Glynn County Schools
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Jefferson County
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Published: September 6, 2022
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Barrow County
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Published: September 25, 2022
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Dublin City Schools
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Published: September 25, 2022
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Lumpkin County
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Published: October 15, 2022
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West Georgia RESA
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Published: November 6, 2022
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Emanuel County
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Published: January 14, 2023
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Henry County
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Published: March 12, 2023
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Jefferson County
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Published: August 27, 2023
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Hall County
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Published: August 6, 2023
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Forsyth County
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Published: September 24, 2023
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Whitfield County
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Published: November 5, 2023
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Glynn County
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Published: August 6, 2023
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Glascock County
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Published: November 5, 2023
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West Georgia RESA
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: November 13, 2023
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Carrollton City Schools
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Published: December 17, 2023
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Union County
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Published: December 17, 2023
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Bulloch County
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Published: December 17, 2023
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Jones County
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Published: December 17, 2023
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Burke County
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Published: January 11, 2024
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Stephens County
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Published: January 7, 2024
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Tattnall County
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Published: January 7, 2024
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Fayette County
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Published: February 5, 2024
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West Georgia RESA
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Published: February 5, 2024
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Oconee County
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Published: February 25, 2024
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Northeast Georgia RESA
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Published: February 6, 2024
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Trion City Schools
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Published: March 17, 2024
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Gordon County (Virtual)
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 17, 2024
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Fulton County (Virtual)
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Published: March 10, 2024
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Augusta University (Virtual)
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Dekalb County Schools
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Elbert County
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Dodge County
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Published: March 20, 2022
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Savannah-Chatham County
Published: February 20, 2022
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Muscogee County (Virtual)
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 7, 2022
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Muscogee County (Virtual)
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: January 20, 2022
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Clinch County
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Published: April 23, 2022
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Chattooga County
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Published: April 14, 2022
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Hall County
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Published: August 14, 2022
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West Georgia RESA Georgia
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: August 24, 2022
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Jeff Davis County
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Published: September 6, 2022
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Jeff Davis County
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Published: September 6, 2022
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Dekalb County
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Published: September 11, 2022
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First District RESA
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Published: September 11, 2022
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Wilkes County
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Published: September 6, 2022
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Franklin County
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Published: September 18, 2022
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Thomas County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 2, 2022
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Banks County
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Published: December 11, 2022
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Jones County
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Published: December 11, 2022
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Brantley County
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Published: January 1, 2023
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Dodge County
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Published: February 5, 2023
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Clayton County
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Published: January 22, 2023
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Bryan County
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Published: March 12, 2023
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Burke County
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Published: April 2, 2023
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Screven County
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Published: October 8, 2023
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Elbert County
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Published: January 14, 2024
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Murray County
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Published: April 23, 2023
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Muscogee County
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Published: April 22, 2023
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Towns County
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Published: July 30, 2023
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Lumpkin County
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Published: October 29, 2023
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Heart of Georgia RESA
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Published: July 30, 2023
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Irwin County
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Published: July 23, 2023
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Floyd County
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Published: August 29, 2023
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Rabun County
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Published: August 20, 2023
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Muscogee County
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Published: December 1, 2023
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Macon County (Virtual)
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Published: December 4, 2023
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Wilkes County
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Published: December 10, 2023
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Glynn County
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Published: December 24, 2023
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Dalton City Schools
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Published: December 31, 2023
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Heart of Georgia RESA
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Published: December 31, 2023
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Emanuel County
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Published: December 31, 2023
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Dodge County
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Published: December 31, 2023
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Catoosa County (Virtual)
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Published: December 24, 2023
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Dekalb County
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Published: December 24, 2023
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Hall County
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Published: January 14, 2024
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Dawson County
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Published: January 14, 2024
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Chatham County
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Published: January 14, 2024
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Dalton State College
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 21, 2024
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Dalton State College
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: January 21, 2024
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Decatur County
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Published: January 21, 2024
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Whitfield County
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Published: January 21, 2024
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Brantley County
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Published: January 28, 2024
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Calhoun City Schools
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Published: January 28, 2024
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Berrien County
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Published: January 28, 2024
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Crawford County
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Published: January 21, 2024
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Greene County
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Published: February 11, 2024
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Walton County
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Published: February 18, 2024
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Henry County
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Published: February 18, 2024
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Madison County
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Published: February 11, 2024
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Northeast Georgia RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 6, 2024
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Northeast Georgia RESA
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: February 6, 2024
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Gordon State College
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 14, 2024
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Gordon State College
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Published: February 14, 2024
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Dekalb County
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Published: February 21, 2024
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Atkinson County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: February 27, 2024
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Dekalb County
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Published: March 10, 2024
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Cobb County (Virtual)
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Published: March 10, 2024
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Polk County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 16, 2024
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Bartow County Library
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 11, 2024
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Lanier Technical College
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 24, 2024
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Lanier Technical College
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 24, 2024
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Georgia Southern University
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 22, 2022
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Fort Valley Sate University
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 13, 2023
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Georgia Southern University
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 5, 2023
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Savannah State University
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: February 19, 2023
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Savannah State University
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 19, 2023
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Kennesaw State University
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: May 22, 2023
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Georgia Southern University
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 29, 2023
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Georgia Southern University
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Published: November 11, 2023
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About TRS
TRS administers the fund from which teachers in the state’s public schools, many employees of the University System of Georgia, and certain other designated employees in educational-related work environments receive retirement benefits.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 21, 2021
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Dr. Marion Fedrick
Marion Ross Fedrick was appointed as the 10th president of Albany State University on August 14, 2018, by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Welcome, Active Members!
TRS administers the fund from which teachers in the state’s public schools, many employees of the University System of Georgia, and certain other designated employees in educational-related work environments receive retirement benefits.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 20, 2021
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Visiting Scholar Credit
A maximum of two years of service as a visiting scholar at a public college or university may be established as service credit by members who were granted a leave of absence from a unit of the University System of Georgia for such purpose.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Plan B
Plan B provides members with 6 survivorship options: Option 1 allows you to possibly leave a lump-sum payment, but no monthly benefit, to a beneficiary(ies) after your death; and Options 2-4 allow you to provide a continuing monthly benefit to a beneficiary(ies) after your death.
Published: September 17, 2021
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Eligibility for Retirement
You are eligible to retire ‘penalty free’ under the following conditions: Completion of 30 years of creditable service – regardless of your age; or Completion of 10 years of creditable service, and be age 60 or older.
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 27, 2021
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Death of a Retiree
Upon the death of a retiree, TRS should be contacted as soon as possible (404-352-6500 or 800-352-0650), with the following information
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 28, 2021
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Maternity Leave
You can purchase credit for periods of absence from employment due to pregnancy prior to March 5, 1976. One and one-half months of credit may be awarded for each pregnancy with a maximum of six months allowable for all pregnancies.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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The Funding of Your TRS Account
All members of TRS currently contribute 6.00% of earnable compensation* to TRS by payroll deduction. Earnable compensation is defined as the full regular compensation payable to a member for his full normal working time. Contributions are made on a before-federal tax basis.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Elective Membership Employer Requirements
Georgia law was amended in 1976 allowing full-time public school lunchroom, maintenance, and warehouse supervisors and managers the option to elect membership in TRS.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Hiring Employees Vested In ERS of Georgia
Legislation (HB 661) was passed and became effective July 1, 1998, that allows any vested member of the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) who becomes an employee of an employer normally covered by TRS to remain a member of the ERS
Published: October 6, 2021
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Mr. Kenneth Dyer
Mr. Kenneth Dyer was selected in February 2017 by the Dougherty County Board of Education to become the district’s superintendent after having served as Associate Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Private School Service
Georgia law allows TRS service credit to be established for time spent as a teacher employed in an accredited private school within Georgia.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Study Leave
You may be eligible to establish retirement credit for periods of full-time graduate study.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Covered Positions
All employees who are employed one-half time or more in covered positions of the state’s public school systems, regional and county libraries, RESA units, or any other agency of and within this state by which a teacher is paid are required to be members of the TRS as a condition of employment.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Employer FAQ
Published: October 6, 2021
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Membership Exceptions
Any vested member of TRS who becomes an employee of an employer normally covered by the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) can elect to remain a member of TRS.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Ms. Deborah K. Simonds
Ms. Simonds is a retired teacher from Georgia. She was a High School Special Education teacher for 27 years at Berkmar High School in Gwinnett.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Dr. Jason L. Branch
Dr. Branch is the superintendent of Oconee County Schools. He has more than 20 years of experience in education including roles as a teacher, coach, athletic director and principal.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Mr. Greg S. Griffin
Mr. Griffin currently serves as the State Auditor of Georgia. He was appointed to that position by Governor Nathan Deal.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Mr. Steve McCoy
Steve McCoy is the Georgia State Treasurer. The Treasurer serves as cash management officer for Georgia on behalf of the State Depository Board responsible for managing over $30 billion of state and local government investments
Published: September 18, 2021
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Dr. William G. Sloan, Jr.
Dr. Sloan has been the Executive Director of the Georgia Retired Educators Association since 2005. He retired in 2005 after serving as principal of East Hall High School for more than 17 years.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Mr. Christopher M. Swanson
Mr. Swanson is an AP Economics teacher at Newnan High School and the chair of the Social Studies department in Meriwether County.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Establishing Membership Service
During your employment in a TRS covered position, you make monthly contributions to TRS, via employer payroll deductions, and earn service credit.
Tags: Mid-Career, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Ms. Miriam Shook
Published: July 25, 2022
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Board of Trustees' Sets:
In its annual meeting held today, May 11, 2022, the Board of Trustees adopted the following maximum IRS Salary Limits that can be used by the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) to compute a member’s highest two-year average salary
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: May 10, 2023
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Forms
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Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 26, 2021
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Legislation
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia administers its benefits and programs in accordance with applicable state and federal law, and administrative rules. Title 47 of the Official Code Georgia (O. C. G. A.) assigns the authority to establish and amend the provisions of TRS to the State Legislature. State law outlines specific details for state retirement systems, including vesting periods, employee contribution rates, benefit formulas, and retirement eligibility.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 26, 2021
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Confidentiality Policy
At the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS), we are committed to honoring the privacy of our members. In an effort to protect our members, we adhere to a strict policy regarding the release of confidential information. The TRS Confidentiality Policy helps to ensure that the release of personal information to a third party is authorized by the member or a properly executed power of attorney or guardian.
Published: August 27, 2021
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TRS Leadership Team
Meet the leadership team.
Published: August 30, 2021
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Retiree Events
We have created a workshop aimed at keeping you informed throughout your retirement, including information about what’s new at TRS, membership statistics, a financial update, as well as any legislation that may affect you.
Tags: Retiree
Published: August 31, 2021
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Hosting a TRS Event
Planning for retirement needs to be a priority for our members—the earlier they start, the better off they will be!
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 31, 2021
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Board of Trustees & Investment Committee Meetings
Upcoming board and/or committee meetings information and agenda(s).
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: March 19, 2024
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Retirees: Have Questions Regarding Health Insurance Deductions?
Retirees: Do you have questions regarding the Health Insurance deduction from your monthly payment?
Tags: Retiree
Published: January 17, 2020
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Board of Trustees
Current board member information.
Published: September 16, 2021
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Economic Impact
Teacher pensions play a vital role in Georgia's economy. This brochure provides a detailed look at how TRS retirees contribute to the economic success of this great State.
Published: September 17, 2021
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Board Meetings
Regular meetings are held by the TRS Board of Trustees bi-monthly on the fourth Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November of each year, or on such other dates as the Board shall decide.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Board Meeting Minutes
The TRS Board of Trustees meet six times a year at the TRS office in Atlanta. Meeting minutes for items discussed during open session are provided below:
Published: September 18, 2021
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Partial Lump Sum Option Plan (PLOP)
At retirement, in addition to selecting Plan A (maximum plan) or Plan B (survivorship plan), you may also elect to receive a one time lump-sum distribution (cash payment) in addition to your monthly retirement benefit.
Published: September 18, 2021
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Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs)
In addition to your TRS membership, you may be eligible for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) if the cost of living increases as determined by the CPI.
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 20, 2021
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Health and Dental Coverage
Published: September 20, 2021
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I’m Ready to Retire
Well in advance of your date of retirement, we recommend you contact TRS for a retirement benefit estimate and to discuss the various plans of retirement. If you are considering retiring within the next two years, we recommend that you speak with one of our retirement counselors.
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 27, 2021
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Pension Limitations
When calculating and paying retirement benefits, Georgia law and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations place certain limitations on salary earned, salary increases received, and retirement payments received.
Published: September 27, 2021
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Unused Sick Leave Credit at Retirement
At retirement, TRS members can establish credit for unused sick leave earned with current and previous TRS employers. If you haven’t been saving your sick leave up until now, you really should start. The more unused sick leave days you have at retirement, the earlier you can retire and the larger your monthly benefit.
Published: September 27, 2021
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Full Time Employment
Private School Teaching Teaching in a State Other than Georgia Employment in the Private Sector (See Contractual Employment) Self-Employment (See Contractual Employment)
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 28, 2021
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2021 Retiree Underwithheld Federal Income Tax Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you are a TRS retiree with federal income tax withholding for January and February that was lower than the appropriate amount for your monthly benefit, please refer to the frequently asked questions below to find answers about the issue and resources available to you.
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 28, 2021
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Hello, New Members!
Published: September 28, 2021
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How TRS Benefits You!
Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan which requires contributions from you and your employer, is determined by a formula based on your years of service and/or age and your final average salary, and will be paid to you throughout your lifetime.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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How Contributions Work
In order to successfully plan for your retirement, you need to understand how contributions are made to your TRS account. Your pension is funded by 3 sources: member contributions, employer contributions, and investment earnings.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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At 40 Years of Service
If you have at least forty years of service credit, you may elect to discontinue your contributions to TRS, as 40 years is the maximum number of years your retirement calculation can be based upon. Per Georgia law, this election is irrevocable.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Contribution Withdrawals
While you are employed in a TRS covered position, as stated in Georgia law, you cannot make withdrawals or borrow funds from your account. If you terminate your TRS covered employment you may apply for a refund of contributions and interest.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Vesting
Vesting is a key concept, but many people are not familiar with the benefits of this important milestone.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Start Retirement Planning
The short answer is now! If you are already asking yourself questions about preparing for your financial future, it’s time to start planning!
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 28, 2021
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Publications
Review our annual reports, actuarial valuations and miscellaneous publications.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: September 30, 2021
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Beneficiary Information
At your death, Georgia law requires that the settlement of your account be made in accordance with the beneficiary information on file with TRS.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: October 1, 2021
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Hello, Mid-Career Members!
You have been an educator for several years now, but you still have a number of years remaining before you can fully plan your retirement. However, now is the perfect time to acquaint yourself with specific details regarding your forthcoming TRS pension benefit.
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 5, 2021
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Service Credit
The chart below indicates the three types of service that can comprise your total years of creditable service upon retirement. Purchasing service can assist you in attaining vested status, allowing you to retire sooner or increasing your final retirement benefit.
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 5, 2021
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Unused Sick Leave Credit at Retirement
At retirement, TRS members can establish credit for unused sick leave earned with current and previous employers. Based on Georgia law, a member can receive credit for unused sick leave at retirement only if he or she has not received payment of any kind for the leave
Tags: Retiree
Published: October 5, 2021
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Determining Your Retirement Benefit
Your retirement benefit is calculated by using the percentage of salary formula. Simply stated, two percent is multiplied by your years of creditable service, including partial years (not to exceed 40 years).
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 5, 2021
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Insurance
The main purpose of having insurance is to hedge against risk. There is a small percentage of Americans that are fully self-insurable—meaning that they have enough assets to cover any financial liabilities that may occur due to health issues or damage to property and intangible assets.
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 5, 2021
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Risk & Debt Management
As you move through your career, it is important that you learn how to recognize risks and manage them, along with any debt that you may have, while they can still be managed.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Military Service
Georgia law contains several provisions for the establishment of up to 5 years of retirement credit for periods of active duty military service in the armed forces of the United States. If you have military service prior to 1955, please contact our office.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Out of State Service
After completing six years as a contributing member of TRS, you may establish one year of credit for service rendered in a public educational institution of another state. With the completion of each additional year of Georgia service thereafter, you may establish an additional year of out-of-state service, to a maximum of ten years.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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State of Georgia Employment
If you were previously a member of the Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia (ERS) and withdrew your funds, you may establish this service with TRS. You are eligible to purchase your ERS withdrawn service after you have completed the required number of years of active TRS membership.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Supplementing Your TRS Benefit
Published: October 6, 2021
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Conversion Chart
Sick Leave Credit for Members Retiring On or After 7/1/98:
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Contribution Rates
TRS employer and employee contribution rates from fiscal year 1980 to present
Published: October 6, 2021
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Earnable Compensation
Earnable compensation is defined as the full regular compensation payable to a member for full normal working time.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Eligibility for Retirement
You are eligible to retire ‘penalty free’ under the following conditions:
Published: October 6, 2021
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GASB Pension Accounting Info
Published: October 6, 2021
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Historical Rates
Employer & Member Contribution Rates & IRS Salary Limits
Published: October 6, 2021
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Member Account Information Requests
At the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS), we are committed to honoring the privacy of our customers. In an effort to protect our members, we have tightened our policy regarding the release of confidential information.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Pension Limitations
When calculating and paying retirement benefits, Georgia law and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations place certain limitations on salary earned, salary increases received, and retirement payments received.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Preparing Your Employees For Retirement
In an effort to assist your employees, TRS has developed a list of things you can do to help ease the retirement process-for both of you.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Unused Sick Leave Credit at Retirement
At retirement, TRS members can establish credit for unused sick leave earned with current and previous TRS employers. If you haven’t been saving your sick leave up until now, you really should start. The more unused sick leave days you have at retirement, the earlier you can retire and the larger your monthly benefit.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Jefferson County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Dodge County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Harris County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 15, 2022
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Jones County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Catoosa County (Virtual)
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Georgia is Counting on You
Census data powers much of what we do. Government, business, and many social activities and programs are affected by Census data.
Published: September 14, 2020
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Salary Limitations
In a TRS board meeting held on June 24, 2020, the TRS Board of Trustees adopted the following maximum salary increases for FY 2021 that can be used by the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) to compute a member’s highest two-year average salary
Published: July 1, 2020
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Video: Economic Impact of Teacher Pensions in Georgia
A detailed look at how TRS retirees contribute to the economic success of Georgia.
Published: November 20, 2019
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FY 2020 Salary Limit & FY 2021 Contribution Rate Memo
In its annual meeting on May 15, 2019, the TRS Board of Trustees adopted maximum salary increases for fiscal year 2020 along with the employee and employer contribution rates for fiscal year 2021.
Published: May 29, 2019
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Gordon State College
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: February 27, 2022
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Polk County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 13, 2022
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Liberty County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 13, 2022
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Clarke County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 13, 2022
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Muscogee County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: January 11, 2022
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Fannin County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 16, 2022
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Madison County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 16, 2022
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Stephens County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 16, 2022
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Newton County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 14, 2022
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Turner County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 24, 2022
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Bartow County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: June 26, 2022
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Bacon County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 23, 2022
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Atkinson County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 14, 2022
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Pierce County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: May 19, 2022
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House Bill 385
House Bill 385 and it's impact to employers .
Published: May 24, 2022
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Bryan County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 7, 2022
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Telfair County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 7, 2022
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Shining the Light on Your TRS Beneficiary
At all stages of your career, it is very important to keep your TRS beneficiaries updated. The beneficiaries you select for your TRS account are different than beneficiaries selected at open enrollment and the information in your TRS account supersedes information in will, divorce decrees, etc.
Published: September 20, 2022
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Mid-Career Workshop
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: September 29, 2022
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New Hire Workshop
Tags: New Hire
Published: September 29, 2022
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Pre-Retirement Workshop
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 29, 2022
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Glynn County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 15, 2022
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Walton County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 15, 2022
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Dekalb County Public Library
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 5, 2022
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Fraud Prevention
As a TRS member, you may receive solicitations from financial services companies that are representing themselves as TRS and communicating pension plan information in ways that may be incorrect or aimed at enhancing their own commissions.
Published: March 15, 2023
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Dawson County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: November 7, 2022
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DeKalb County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: November 28, 2022
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Union County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 25, 2022
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Glynn County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 29, 2022
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Dekalb County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 12, 2023
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Bulloch County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 25, 2022
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Elbert County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 14, 2023
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Ware County (Virtual)
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 14, 2023
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Charlton County (Virtual)
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 14, 2023
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Stephens County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 14, 2023
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Hall County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 22, 2023
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Liberty County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 12, 2023
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Effingham County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 26, 2023
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Clarke County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 12, 2023
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Newton County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 26, 2023
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Dawson County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 15, 2023
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Jackson County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 27, 2023
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Effingham County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 15, 2023
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Oglethorpe County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 7, 2024
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Clarke County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 23, 2024
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Griffin-Spalding County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 7, 2024
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Cobb County (Virtual)
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 26, 2023
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Whitfield County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 28, 2023
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Calhoun City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 26, 2023
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Rome City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 27, 2023
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Coffee County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 15, 2023
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Barrow County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: November 5, 2023
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Bryan County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 6, 2023
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Walton County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 24, 2023
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PBI Data Breach
Published: July 10, 2023
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Harris County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 15, 2023
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Sumter County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 15, 2023
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Forsyth County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: August 18, 2023
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West Georgia RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 27, 2023
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Troup County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 15, 2023
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Coffee County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: November 13, 2023
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