CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

Published on March 20, 2000





Exhibit 23





CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
reports, included (or incorporated by reference) in this Form 10-K, into the
Company's previously filed Form S-8 Registration Statement (No. 33-06404), Form
S-8 Registration Statement (No. 33-26056), Form S-8 Registration Statement (No.
33-52355), and Form S-8 Registration Statement (No. 33-47528).


/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Atlanta, Georgia
March 15, 2000