by the foundation for its 2008 Community Engagement Classification. The university joins 76 institutions identified in 2006, including Emory University and Spelman College, the only other Georgia institutions to achieve the classification to date. People Mercer alumni include former Governor of Georgia Nathan Deal, the Chief Justice of Georgia, three members of the Georgia Court of Appeals including the Chief Judge, the Mayor of Macon, and the President of the State Bar of Georgia. See also Claude Smith Field List of colleges and universities in metropolitan Atlanta References External links Mercer University Athletics website "Old Mercer" historical marker Private universities and colleges in Georgia (U.S. state) Educational institutions established in 1833 Nursing schools in Georgia (U.S. state) Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Universities and colleges in Atlanta Tourist attractions in Macon, Georgia Universities and colleges in Macon, Georgia Universities and colleges in Savannah, Georgia Education in Douglas County, Georgia Education in Henry County, Georgia Education in Dodge County, Georgia 1833 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)