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Important Updates About Your 2021 Benefit!
Happy 2021 retirees and we hope that this year is off to a great start! You may have noticed a difference in your January, 2021, benefit.
Tags: Retiree
Published: January 5, 2021
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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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FY2021 Annual Membership Statements Are Available
Active members may now access their membership statements online via their TRS account. The statements provide valuable account information, such as an account balance, the lump-sum value of an account, estimated projections, as well as beneficiary and service credit information.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: November 12, 2021
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Albany Technical College LEC
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 10, 2022
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Wilkes County
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Published: December 10, 2023
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Newton County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 14, 2022
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Cobb County (Virtual)
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 26, 2023
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Hart County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 18, 2022
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Whitfield County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 28, 2023
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Heart of Georgia RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 31, 2023
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2021 TRS Year End Recap with Dr. L.C. “Buster” Evans
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Tags: Retiree
Published: December 3, 2021
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The Best of Your Retirement in Focus - Highlights of 2021
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Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: January 4, 2022
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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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Furloughs and TRS Earnable Compensation
Current economic conditions and reduced revenue collections due to the Covid-19 pandemic have resulted in employers planning for reducing budgets in FY 2021 by several methods such as furloughs, salary reductions and reductions of contracted work days, which will have an impact on the amount of earnable compensation to be reported to TRS
Published: June 5, 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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2022 Federal Income Tax Withholding Rates
TRS processed January 2022 monthly retirement benefits using the federal income tax withholding rates for 2021, the federal rates publicly available at the time. The IRS released the 2022 rates in the second half of December, after the deadline for timely payment processing.
Published: January 27, 2022
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TRS Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)
The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia is pleased to announce that the annual comprehensive report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, received the GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Published: July 11, 2022
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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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Contribution Rates
TRS employer and employee contribution rates from fiscal year 1980 to present
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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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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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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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19 and Teachers Retirement System for Members, Retirees, and Employers
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: May 20, 2020
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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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Your TRS Representative
View a list of employers and their TRS assigned representative
Published: October 7, 2021
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Jefferson County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Augusta University (Virtual)
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 8, 2021
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Dekalb County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Franklin County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Calhoun City 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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Forsyth County Schools
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 8, 2021
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Jackson County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Glynn County Schools
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Coffee County Schools
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Walton County Schools
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Lumpkin County Schools
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Troup County Schools
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Dekalb County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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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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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. 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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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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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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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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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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Employer FAQ
Published: October 6, 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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Tips and Guidelines for Entering Adjustments
Reporting prior period, retroactive and current month adjustments can be tricky at times. This document is intended to provide helpful clarification on the process.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Fannin County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Murray County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 14, 2022
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Pioneer RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 14, 2022
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Ms. Miriam Shook
Published: July 25, 2022
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Dekalb County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 11, 2022
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First District RESA
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 11, 2022
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Chattahoochee-Flint RESA
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Published: September 11, 2022
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Banks County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 11, 2022
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Fannin County
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Published: December 11, 2022
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Ben Hill County
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Published: December 11, 2022
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Forsyth County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 12, 2023
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Henry County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 12, 2023
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Bryan County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: March 12, 2023
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Rabun County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 9, 2023
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Banks County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: December 10, 2023
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Fannin County
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Published: December 10, 2023
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Ben Hill County
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Published: December 10, 2023
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Trion City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 9, 2023
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Kennesaw State University
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: May 22, 2023
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Bartow County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: June 11, 2023
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Bryan County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: August 6, 2023
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Live Oak Library (Virtual)
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 10, 2023
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Georgia Southern University
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 29, 2023
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Georgia Southern University
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: November 17, 2023
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Dekalb County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 10, 2024
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Cobb County (Virtual)
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 10, 2024
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Fulton County (Virtual)
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: March 10, 2024
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