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