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Legislative Update 2019
During the legislative session, TRS posts legislative updates from the Georgia General Assembly that may affect the teachers pension system. Pending legislation is sponsored by members of the Georgia House or Senate, and does not become law until the Governor signs the bill. TRS does not draft or lobby for/against any legislation.
Published: February 25, 2019
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Polk County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 13, 2022
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Jones County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: April 14, 2022
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Chattahoochee-Flint RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 5, 2023
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Whitfield County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 21, 2024
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Jones County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 20, 2022
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Emanuel County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 13, 2022
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Effingham County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 27, 2022
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Appling County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 27, 2022
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Muscogee County (Virtual)
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: January 20, 2022
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Banks County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 11, 2022
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Union County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 17, 2023
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Gordon State College
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: February 27, 2022
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Glascock County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 20, 2022
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Savannah-Chatham County
Published: February 20, 2022
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Ben Hill County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 13, 2022
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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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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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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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Historical Rates
Employer & Member Contribution Rates & IRS Salary Limits
Published: October 6, 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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Contribution Rates
TRS employer and employee contribution rates from fiscal year 1980 to present
Published: October 6, 2021
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GASB 68 Actuary Reports
Published: October 6, 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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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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GASB 68 Audit Reports
Published: October 6, 2021
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Ms. Miriam Shook
Published: July 25, 2022
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Part Time Hourly and Salaried
A TRS retiree who retired on a service retirement may return to work as a teacher on a less than half-time basis. If working less than half-time, the hourly rate or salary cannot exceed 49% of the compensation that would normally be paid to you if you worked on a full-time basis in the position.
Tags: Retiree
Published: September 28, 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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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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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 TRS Retirees
Retired members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) have the ability to be employed on either a full or part-time basis under certain terms and conditions.
Published: October 6, 2021
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Dodge County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Newton County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 14, 2022
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Bartow County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: June 26, 2022
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Liberty County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 28, 2022
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Heart of Georgia RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 28, 2022
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Gordon County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 28, 2022
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Barrow County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 25, 2022
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Dublin City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 25, 2022
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Bulloch County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 25, 2022
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Effingham County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 26, 2023
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Jackson County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 27, 2023
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Jefferson County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 27, 2023
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Clarke County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 23, 2024
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Cobb County (Virtual)
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 26, 2023
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Pioneer RESA
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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Lumpkin County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 29, 2023
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West Georgia RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 27, 2023
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Brantley County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 28, 2024
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Calhoun City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 28, 2024
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Berrien County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: January 28, 2024
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Oconee County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 25, 2024
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