Peace Officers' Annuity & Benefit Fund of Georgia

05/16/2026

The POAB Board of Commissioners has approved a 1.5% COLA increase to the retirement benefit multiplier for current and future retirees effective July 1, 2026.

This marks another positive step forward in strengthening benefits for Georgia’s peace officers and their families.

Read the full announcement below:

The Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund Board has approved a 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment, effective July 1, 2026. This increase—the maximum allowed under current law—applies to both current and future retirees and will raise the benefit multiplier from $30.00 to $30.45. Updated benefit...

04/13/2026

A busy few weeks for our team—but we’re looking forward to what’s ahead.

Thank you for being part of it and following along.

04/08/2026

Wayback in 1954–

Back when your first pension check came with a handshake.

In this moment, a Hall County officer receives his first pension check after more than 30 years of service—from John Ham, an early Secretary-Treasurer of POAB.

Things look a little different today,
but our commitment to our members remains the same.

Photo: “The Georgia Peace Officer” (1954), Peace Officers' Association of Georgia

04/07/2026

It starts with our members—active, retired, and everyone in between.
We are grateful for every one of you.

04/06/2026

This is one of the biggest questions we’ve been hearing:

Does SB 285 increase benefits right now?

Short answer—no. But here’s what it does do:

SB 285 sets up a new source of funding by directing a portion of insurance premium taxes to the Fund.

That funding helps strengthen the Fund over time and support future improvements.

The next step is the Governor’s decision, and we’ll share updates as soon as that happens.

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04/02/2026

This didn’t happen by accident—your support, your messages, and your engagement made a difference.

SB 285 has passed both the House and Senate and is now headed to the Governor.

For years, members have asked how we can strengthen benefits long-term—this is one of the biggest steps in that direction.

Take a look at the full update here:
https://poab.georgia.gov/news/2026-04-01/sb-285-passed

03/18/2026

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥.
SB 285 continues to move forward in the House, with an amended version passing out of the Ways and Means Committee.

Thank you to everyone who has supported POAB along the way—your efforts helped get us here.

Read the full update below ⬇️
https://poab.georgia.gov/news/2026-03-18/poab-legislative-update-sb-285-advances-house

03/13/2026

Earlier this week, we sent an email update to members regarding ongoing efforts to strengthen the Fund and improve benefits for POAB members and retirees.

Work continues at the Capitol as discussions move forward on a legislative path aimed at improving benefits and strengthening the long-term future of the Fund.

We appreciate the many members who have taken the time to communicate with legislators in a respectful and constructive way. Your engagement continues to make a meaningful impact.

You can read the full update here:

POAB recently sent an email update to members outlining ongoing legislative efforts to strengthen the Fund and improve benefits for members and retirees.

03/12/2026

Executive Director Homer Bryson shared the following update regarding the POAB legislative effort:

- Legislative Update -
I want to thank everyone for your efforts in contacting legislators this session regarding the POAB bill. It is not getting out this session, but your work has generated a lot of interest and has brought us to the decision to drop a new bill in the House this year. It’s being dropped this session so an actuarial analysis can be completed over the summer in preparation for the next session.

This bill has the potential to be more beneficial to our members in the long run. In fact, it could possibly raise COLAs at a faster rate than envisioned by the current bill.

Please thank the legislators that supported us and keep your energy up because we will need your help again in the future.