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Georgia

Brewton-Parker College is a four-year Christian institution located in Mount Vernon and Newnan, Georgia, affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention. Established in 1904 as the Union Baptist Institute, it evolved into a junior college in 1923 and became a four-year college in 1986. The college offers baccalaureate degrees in fields such as English, Christian ministry, biology, and business, fostering a Christ-centered environment with active campus ministries like BCM, MA, and FCA. The Barons compete in 15 NAIA sports within the SSAC, including baseball, basketball, soccer, and wrestling.

Covenant College, founded in 1955, is a Christ-centered educational institution. It is located in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and it promotes the primacy of Jesus Christ in academics and community life. It is SACS-accredited and provides a variety of degrees from a Reformed Christian perspective, with an emphasis on academic excellence anchored in biblical principles. The college's 64 full-time faculty members preserve a student-centered atmosphere, with a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Covenant's sporting teams, the Scots, participate in NCAA Division III, and the campus, located atop Lookout Mountain, is home to the legendary Carter Hall, a major historical edifice that has been extensively rebuilt in recent years.

Holy Spirit College, the Atlanta-based campus of Pontifex University, is a private Roman Catholic institution founded in 2005. It offers a Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) and emphasizes philosophy, theology, and liberal arts. Initially serving Holy Spirit Preparatory School, it expanded to a full undergraduate program in 2010. The college shares its campus with Holy Spirit Parish and Preparatory School, providing dedicated facilities. Governed by Chancellor Monsignor Edward J. Dillon and President Gareth N. Genner, it maintains affiliations with the Archdiocese of Atlanta and academic societies but lacks regional accreditation.

Impact 360 Institute, located in Pine Mountain, Georgia, was founded in 2006 by John and Trudy Cathy White to equip young adults with Christ-centered leadership skills. A division of Lifeshape, Inc., the Institute offers programs such as Impact 360 Fellows (Gap Year), Impact 360 Immersion, Impact 360 Propel, and Impact 360 Residency. These initiatives focus on biblical worldview education, leadership coaching, vocational mentoring, and discipleship. With over 600 Fellows graduates from 35 states and 14 countries, the Institute continues to develop young leaders for faith-based influence.

Shorter University, founded in 1873 in Rome, Georgia, is a private Baptist liberal arts institution offering bachelor’s, associate’s, and master’s degrees. It operates the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business and the School of Nursing. Originally a women’s college, it became co-educational in the 1950s and joined NCAA Division II, now competing in Conference Carolinas. The university faced controversy over a 2011 personal lifestyle statement and received a Title IX exemption in 2016. Shorter expanded academic programs, added international initiatives, and changed its name from Shorter College in 2010. It maintains a Christ-centered educational mission and ranks among top Southeastern colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Toccoa Falls College (TFC) is a private evangelical Christian college in Toccoa Falls, Georgia, founded in 1907. Affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, it spans 1,100 acres near the Chattahoochee National Forest and features the 186-foot Toccoa Falls waterfall. Originally established as Golden Valley Institute, it moved to Georgia in 1911. TFC offers over 55 academic programs across four schools, emphasizing faith-based education. With around 2,500 students, small class sizes foster a close-knit community. Accredited by SACS, TFC provides on-campus, online, and dual-enrollment options, preparing students professionally and spiritually in a Christ-centered learning environment.

Truett McConnell University (TMU) is a private Baptist institution in Cleveland, Georgia, affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention. Founded in 1946 as Truett-McConnell College, it became a four-year institution in 2002 and gained university status in 2016. TMU offers undergraduate and online programs in business, Christian studies, education, humanities, and sciences. With over 2,100 students, the university continues expanding its campus facilities. Its athletic teams, the Bears, compete in the NAIA's Appalachian Athletic Conference across 22 varsity sports.