EXHIBIT 23.1


          CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our report
dated January 27, 2000 included in Capital City Bank Group, Inc.'s Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and to all references to our
Firm included in this registration statement.

/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Jacksonville, Florida
January 4, 2001