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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.
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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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1099-R IRS Forms for Tax Year 2023
Retirees may download their 1099R forms now by logging into your account.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: January 30, 2024
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1099Rs for Tax Year 2018
1099Rs were mailed on Wednesday, January 23rd. You can download your 2018 1099R now by logging into your account.
Published: January 11, 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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Trion City Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: April 9, 2023
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Marietta City Schools
Tags: New Hire
Published: April 14, 2022
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Newton County
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Published: December 18, 2022
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Clinch County (Virtual)
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Published: April 17, 2023
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Dalton City Schools
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Published: December 31, 2023
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Carrollton City Schools
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Published: December 16, 2022
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Catoosa County (Virtual)
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Published: December 24, 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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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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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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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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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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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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Disability Retirement
A TRS member who is mentally or physically disabled, and who has an active account and at least 10 years service credit is eligible to apply for disability retirement. The inability to satisfactorily perform one’s current work duties, due to health reasons, is the major factor in determining ‘disability.’
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 27, 2021
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Late Payment Penalty
As provided for in section 47-3-42 of Georgia law, a late payment penalty of 1.5% per month (or fraction of a month) may be assessed on reporting employers whose monthly contribution payments are not received by the 10th day of the reporting month.
Published: October 7, 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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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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Forms
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Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement, Retiree
Published: August 26, 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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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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GASB 68 Actuary Reports
Published: October 6, 2021
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GASB 68 Audit Reports
Published: October 6, 2021
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Dekalb County Schools
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Franklin County Schools
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Calhoun City Schools
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Dodge County
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Forsyth County Schools
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Published: October 8, 2021
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Jackson County Schools
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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
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Published: October 8, 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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Mission and Vision
Our Mission… is to support Georgia educators by providing pension education, safeguarding plan investments, and efficiently administering retirement benefits.
Published: August 30, 2021
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Mid-Career Events
As you continue your career as an educator, it is important to revisit your retirement plan and stay abreast of new information and legislation that may affect your retirement benefit. This workshop will provide you with an overview about the services TRS offers, along with an update on what’s going on in the retirement arena-both at TRS and in the state legislature.
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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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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Changing Your Plan of Retirement
Published: September 18, 2021
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Hello, Retirees!
Thank you for your service and dedication to the education of the children, youth, and adults of the great state of Georgia! You have worked hard for many years, and now you can count on TRS to provide you with the retirement benefits the State provides you.
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Published: September 20, 2021
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Welcome, Employers!
Our website is your source for the latest information from TRS, Georgia’s largest public employee retirement system. At TRS, we strive to provide information and materials that will enable you to fulfill your pension administration obligations for your employees.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: September 20, 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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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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Taxes
Published: September 20, 2021
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Health and Dental Coverage
Published: September 20, 2021
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Annual Member Statement
Since your employer remits your retirement contributions to TRS, we provide you with the opportunity to review your annual member statement online at any time by logging into your account. You should carefully review your statement at least yearly and report any discrepancies to TRS.
Published: September 27, 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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Service Credit Accrual and Purchase
‘Service credit’ is defined as the number of months and/or years of service you have earned toward retirement. You accrue service credit each month you work in a TRS covered position.
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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Active vs Inactive Accounts
Published: October 5, 2021
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Changing Your Plan of Retirement
After you begin receiving a monthly retirement benefit, if you have chosen Plan A (Maximum Plan) or Plan B Option 1, you cannot change to a survivorship plan, which allows a monthly benefit to be passed to a beneficiary at your death.
Tags: Retiree
Published: October 5, 2021
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At Your Death – Survivor’s Benefits
Should you die prior to retirement, TRS offers survivor benefits to your surviving beneficary(ies).
Published: October 5, 2021
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Federal and State Taxes
All or most of your TRS monthly benefit is subject to federal income tax, with exact details furnished to you at the time of your retirement.
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 5, 2021
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Social Security Offset
Your TRS retirement benefit is not reduced, or affected in any way, by a benefit you are eligible to receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 5, 2021
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Mid-Career Workshop
As you continue your career as an educator, it is important to revisit your retirement plan and stay abreast of new information and legislation that may affect your retirement benefit.
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: October 6, 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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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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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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Withdrawn Accounts
If you have previously terminated your TRS membership, and subsequently you return to service, you may reestablish your withdrawn service.
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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Allowable Sick Leave Usage and Attendance Incentive Programs
Employers should notify TRS of all sick leave policies in use for compliance with Georgia law. System policies must be consistent for all employees.
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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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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Reporting Policies and Procedures
In an effort to abide by TRS laws and regulations, maintain accurate records, and provide members with the retirement pensions they’re entitled to, employers are required to submit a detailed member contributions report and Monthly Summarization Report each month.
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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Updating Membership Information
If a member needs to correct a social security number, date of birth, name, or beneficiary, he/she will need to follow the instructions below.
Published: October 7, 2021
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Elbert County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: October 8, 2021
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Oglethorpe County
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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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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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Fayette County
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: February 6, 2022
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Putnam County
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Published: February 6, 2022
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Rabun County
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Published: February 6, 2022
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Hall County
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Published: February 6, 2022
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Muscogee County (Virtual)
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Published: February 7, 2022
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Pre-Retirement Workshop @ TRS
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Published: December 20, 2021
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Walker County
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Published: January 20, 2022
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Oglethorpe County
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Published: January 9, 2022
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Union County
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Published: January 9, 2022
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Elbert County
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Published: January 9, 2022
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Muscogee County (Virtual)
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: January 20, 2022
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Murray County
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Published: April 14, 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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Seminole County Schools
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Published: September 10, 2022
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Thomas County
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Published: October 13, 2022
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Meriwether County (Virtual)
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Published: October 17, 2022
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Banks County
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Published: December 11, 2022
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Fannin County
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Published: December 11, 2022
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Albany Technical College LEC
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Published: December 10, 2022
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Ben Hill County
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Published: December 11, 2022
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Rabun County
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Published: April 9, 2023
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Banks County
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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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Account Login
Published: March 20, 2023
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Bartow County
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Published: June 11, 2023
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Echols County
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: August 20, 2023
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PBI Data Breach
Published: July 10, 2023
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Live Oak Library (Virtual)
Tags: Pre-Retirement
Published: September 10, 2023
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TRS Social Media
Published: December 1, 2023
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Wilkes County
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Published: December 10, 2023
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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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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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Limitations to Using Sick Leave
Unused sick leave credit is allowed for Georgia teaching service. Eligible service includes withdrawn and repurchased Georgia teaching service as well as service purchased or transferred from local retirement plans.
Tags: Mid-Career, New Hire, Pre-Retirement
Published: October 6, 2021
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Harris County Schools
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Published: October 15, 2022
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Jones County
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Published: March 20, 2022
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Emanuel County
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Published: March 13, 2022
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Chattooga County
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Published: April 14, 2022
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Pierce County
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Published: May 19, 2022
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Ms. Miriam Shook
Published: July 25, 2022
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Hall County
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Published: August 14, 2022
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Muscogee County
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Published: August 15, 2022
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West Georgia RESA Georgia
Tags: Mid-Career
Published: August 24, 2022
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Whitfield County
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Published: November 13, 2022
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Jenkins County
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Published: November 13, 2022
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Muscogee County
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Published: November 15, 2022
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Berrien County
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Published: November 15, 2022
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Gordon State College
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Published: January 14, 2023
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Elbert County
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Published: January 14, 2023
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Ware County (Virtual)
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Published: January 14, 2023
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Charlton County (Virtual)
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Published: January 14, 2023
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Stephens County
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Published: January 14, 2023
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Emanuel County
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Published: January 14, 2023
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Hall County
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Published: January 22, 2023
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Liberty County
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Published: February 12, 2023
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Clarke County
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Published: February 12, 2023
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Dawson County
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Published: October 15, 2023
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Effingham County
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Published: October 15, 2023
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Fort Valley Sate University
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Published: August 13, 2023
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Elbert County
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Published: January 14, 2024
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Whitfield County
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Published: February 28, 2023
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Coffee County
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Published: August 15, 2023
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Harris County
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Published: October 15, 2023
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Sumter County
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Published: October 15, 2023
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Troup County
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Published: October 15, 2023
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Muscogee County
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Published: August 22, 2023
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Pioneer RESA
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Published: November 12, 2023
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Coffee County
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Published: November 13, 2023
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Muscogee County
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Published: December 1, 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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Greene County
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Published: February 11, 2024
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Madison County
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Published: February 11, 2024
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Gordon State College
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Published: February 14, 2024
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Gordon State College
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Published: February 14, 2024
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