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Domain Name: MERCER.EDU
Registrant:
Mercer University
1501 Mercer University Blvd
Macon, GA 31207-0001
USA
Administrative Contact:
Shane Milam
Mercer University
1501 Mercer University Blvd.
Macon, GA 31207-0001
USA
+1.4783015138
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Technical Contact:
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Mercer University
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Macon, GA 31207
USA
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Domain record activated: 06-Feb-1995
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