Jason Branch

TRS is closed for a state holiday. Regular operating hours will resume Monday.

Activate multifactor authentication (MFA) in your TRS online account at TRSGA.com! You may choose authenticator apps such as Google or Microsoft’s Authenticator. Visit our website, click on Manage My Account --> Account Security Information --> Multifactor Authentication and make a selection.

In fiscal year 2025, $6.5 billion was paid to TRS retirees! To learn more about retired educators' economic impact, download the Economic Impact Brochure at TRSGA.com, About Us, Economic Impact.

The deadlines for summer retirements are June retirement – March 31, July retirement – April 30, and August retirement – May 31. We recommend getting your application to TRS up to six months before your retirement date to ensure a timely benefit payment. Visit TRSGA.com to start the retirement application process.

Unused sick leave days can be used as service credit toward retirement! There is no maximum number of unused sick leave days you can accrue. You must have a minimum of 60 days saved. Visit TRSGA.com to learn more.

Members and retirees, stay alert! Please use TRSGA.com, TRS events, and your TRS online account as the source of information for your retirement benefit. For additional vetted financial companies, please check with your HR department.

Reminder: Your designated TRS beneficiaries will receive your retirement benefit in the event of your passing. Whether it's a spouse or child, your beneficiary choices reflect your legacy and care for those you leave behind. Designate and update your TRS beneficiaries today!

TRS Executive Director, Dr. Jason L. Branch, recently attended a Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA) area meeting in Fayetteville, GA. Thank you for having us! It's an honor to connect with our retirees and share the latest updates about the TRS pension plan.

Retirement deadlines are approaching! The deadlines for summer retirements are June retirement – March 31, July retirement – April 30, and August retirement – May 31. We recommend getting your application to TRS up to six months before your retirement date to ensure a timely benefit payment. Visit TRSGA.com to start the retirement application process.

TRS Podcast Episode Release! Join the conversation as podcast host, Everett Crockett, and podcast guest, Dr. Steve Frandsen, delve into Dr. Frandsen’s financial journey, practical strategies, and challenging misconceptions about building wealth while working in the education field. Catch it here: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tr…

Are you a member who is more than 5 years away from retirement? Check out the TRS pension calculator! It's an educational tool designed to help members estimate their monthly benefit for service retirement. Visit TRSGA.com, Pension Calculator.

Retirement deadlines are approaching! The deadlines for summer retirements are June retirement – March 31, July retirement – April 30, and August retirement – May 31. We recommend getting your application to TRS up to six months before your retirement date to ensure a timely benefit payment. Visit TRSGA.com to start the retirement application process.

Are you informed about your future TRS benefit? Did you know that under TRS’ defined benefit plan you are offered two plans of retirement, Plan A and Plan B with options? Learn more at TRSGA.com, About Us, Retirement Plans Offered.

In fiscal year 2025, TRS pension benefits contributed to $9.3 billion in total economic output in Georgia! To learn more about retired educators' economic impact, download the Economic Impact Brochure at TRSGA.com, About Us, Economic Impact.

New Episode Release! What are the top three reported professions of millionaires? Engineers, accountants, and TEACHERS! Join us as Dr. Steve Frandsen, author of “The Millionaire & Me: A Teacher’s Guide to Becoming a Millionaire,” current educator and principal, discusses the secrets of wealth and the teaching profession. Tune in here: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tr…

As of 6/30/2025, we provided service to 242,241 active members and 155,826 retirees! Check out the Economic Impact Brochure at TRSGA.com for more TRS stats and the economic impact of teachers' pensions in Georgia!

Is your TRS beneficiary information accurate? Please note that wills, divorce decrees, and remarriages do not determine your TRS beneficiaries. Beneficiaries are based solely on the beneficiary information on file at TRS. Visit TRSGA.com to designate and update your beneficiaries.

Are you a member who is more than 5 years away from retirement? Check out the TRS pension calculator! It's an educational tool designed to help members estimate their monthly benefit for service retirement. Visit TRSGA.com, Pension Calculator.

Due to inclement weather, our Atlanta and Macon office buildings will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. We will be open during normal business hours for phone, web, and general customer support and inquiries. All in-person appointments will be rearranged or rescheduled. If you have any immediate questions, please call us at 404-352-6500 during normal business hours or visit TRSGA.com.

With conditions in North Georgia expected to remain potentially hazardous through Monday, I have instructed state employees not involved in weather response activities to work from home if their office or residence is in the blue shaded counties. State offices in these affected areas will reopen on Tuesday, barring further developments.