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O C TO B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 | M ACO N M AG A Z I N E.CO M 8 5 Holiday Open House THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH • 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 6009 US 41 S., BOLINGBROKE, GA 31004 HENRYSOFBOLINGBROKE.COM Henry's of Bingbroke Tu e s t h r o u g h S a t | 1 1 a m - 2 p m & 5 p m - 9 p m ( 9 : 3 0 p m F r i & S a t ) 2 2 4 2 I n g l e s i d e Av e n u e | ( 47 8 ) 7 4 6 - 3 3 3 6 D A I LY S P E C I A L S • L O B S T E R T H U R S D AY S • S AT U R D AY B R U N C H or advocating for laws to protect the environment," she said. On the law school's campus high atop Coleman Hill, service, like scholarship, is a priority. And although students are immersed in their studies, they invest time and money in the community as voices for the voiceless and advocates for the poor. "Mercer's impact locally is a source of great pride," Cox said, noting that during the past 20 years, the Association of Women Law Students has raised $200,000 for various local charities, and most recently, $20,000 for the new Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital. e Black Law School Association stocked the Rosa Jackson Recreation Center's reading room, reads to students and acts as role models. Additional beneficiaries include local organizations such as Crisis Line & Safe House, Rebuilding Macon and the Methodist Children's Home. e law school also maintains a powerful alliance with Macon's legal community which, Cox said, "hires our students, providing manpower in our judicial system locally. ... On the private side, local law firms provide a steady stream of internships and summer jobs, and Mercer graduates have a strong presence in Macon's legal landscape." She said Mercer's law grads are poised to leave their mark on the local community and the world. "Our focus is enhancing leadership skills and sending graduates into the world to do even greater things. e impact of Mercer's law school on this community and the world is exciting," Cox said. "Many students choose to work where they attend school and we retain many graduates in our region. ... Mercer alums are interested in issues that transcend Macon and Middle Georgia and have global reach in causes such as human trafficking and the environment." When reflecting on her own future plans, Cox said, "I'd be content to retire as dean of Mercer's law school as long as I'm productive and challenged and continue to have an impact. I'm happy here."