In 2005, Governor Perdue signed a law creating the state's first new four-year, public college in more than 100 years. Just one year later, Georgia Gwinnett College opened its doors. Now there are nearly 3,000 students from all over Georgia and the world working toward one of 12 degrees in fields including biology, information technology and criminal justice.
Mercer University operates its Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus on 300 acres in northern DeKalb County. The main campus is in Macon. This quiet, wooded campus has acres of open space, including athletic fields and tennis courts, and a number of apartment complexes and government buildings are within walking distance. The university offers undergraduate programs ranging from engineering, liberal arts and education to nursing and graduate programs.