TRS administers the fund from which educators in the state's public schools, many employers in the USG & TSCG, and designated state employees receive a pension.

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Available Now! Our latest podcast episode, “Lock it Down: Protect Your TRS Benefit in a Digital World” covers how cybercriminals target personal and financial accounts and what you can do to protect yourself. Learn how to protect your TRS benefit with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Tune in for practical tactics and insights from Tom McMurry, TRS Chief Information Officer. Catch it here: creators.spotify.com/pod/pro…
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Reminder: Retirees planning to work in a TRS-covered position after retirement must immediately notify TRS of their plans. Georgia law requires that there are no pre-existing agreements to return to work as retirees and there must be at least a one-month break in service. Visit TRSGA.com to learn more.
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Our vision is to be the premier retirement system providing exceptional and comprehensive service. We're proud to serve Georgia's educators!
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Lock it Down! Bad actors and cybercriminals target individuals every day. In this episode of "Your Retirement in Focus," podcast host, Everett Crockett, speaks with TRS Chief Information Officer, Tom McMurry, to break down the real-world risks of scams and how they can impact your identity, credit, and your TRS benefit. Join the conversation and strengthen your financial digital security. creators.spotify.com/pod/pro…
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Fun Fact: We have 11,821 retirees over eighty-five years of age! We're honored to serve our TRS retirees. Thank you for your service!
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Thank you, employers, for attending the 2026 TRS Employer Conference Summit. TRS staff presented and asked questions about the retirement application process, return-to-work topics, sick leave balances, and more. It was a pleasure to connect with all of you!
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Tom McMurry, TRS Chief Information Officer, explains the Zero Trust model and how to decrease your risk of falling for scams and fraud, discusses the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA), and provides several ways to protect your information. Catch this informative episode here: creators.spotify.com/pod/pro…
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Fraud Prevention Reminder: Please stay alert this summer! Use the TRS website, TRS events, and your TRS online account as the source of information for your retirement benefit. To learn more, visit the fraud prevention section on TRSGA.com.
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TRS Sick Leave Tip: Save your sick leave days! Did you know there is NO maximum amount of unused sick leave days you can use toward creditable service for retirement up to 40 years total? Visit TRSGA.com to learn more.
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Our mission is to provide pension education, safeguard plan investments, and efficiently administer retirement benefits. We're proud to serve Georgia's educators, education professionals, and retirees!
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It’s National Higher Education Day! Thank you to the educators, education professionals, and champions who make learning accessible, meaningful, and impactful. Congratulations to all the recent graduates and let’s keep shaping a brighter future by investing in education!
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Members and retirees, add an extra layer of security to your TRS online account with multifactor authentication (MFA)! You may choose authenticator apps such as Google or Microsoft’s Authenticator. After you log in, click on Manage My Account --> Account Security Information --> Multifactor Authentication and make a selection.
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Thank you, Georgia Association Of Educators - Retired (GAE-Retired), for having TRS Executive Director, Dr. Jason L. Branch, speak at your recent conference. It was a pleasure to engage with retirees and colleagues. We appreciate your partnership through serving our members and retirees!
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It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement. The earlier you start preparing, the more seamless the process will be. We recommend our members review the pre-retirement checklist, get familiar with the seven retirement plan options, and know the types of service purchases available. Visit TRSGA.com to learn more.
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Members, take a moment this summer to register for your TRS online account. You can select your multifactor authentication (MFA) preferences, update your email address and contact information, designate TRS beneficiaries, and more! Visit TRSGA.com to sign up or log in to your online account today.
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TRS received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. We are honored to receive this recognition for the 38th consecutive year and remain committed to upholding the highest standards of financial reporting and governance in service to Georgia’s educators and retirees.
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Could a single weak password put your TRS benefit at risk? In our upcoming episode of “Your Retirement in Focus,” Tom McMurry, TRS Chief Information Officer, shares how to recognize cybersecurity threats and protect your accounts. Follow us here for updates and the upcoming episode release: creators.spotify.com/pod/pro…
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To all the retiring educators this year…Happy last day of school! Dr. Jason L. Branch, TRS Executive Director, recently got the chance to celebrate the last day of school with this retiring elementary school teacher! TRS wishes you a well-deserved retirement and a happy new beginning.
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At retirement, Georgia law requires employers to certify the date the employee’s employment is or will be severed and that no verbal or written agreement exists to allow the employee to return to TRS-covered service. This includes employment as an independent contractor.
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Thank you to our Clayton State University employers for having us at your spring wellness fair. We appreciate your continued partnership in serving our higher-education members! It's always a pleasure to connect with all of you.
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