EXHIBIT 23





                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



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. 33-6404), Form
S-8 Registration Statement (No. 33-26056), Form S-8 Registration Statement (No.
33-52355), and Form S-3 Registration Statement (No. 33-15360).



                                       ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Atlanta, Georgia
March 26, 1997