Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports included in this Form 10-K, into the Registrant's previously filed Registration Statements, File Numbers 2-81717, 2-86961, 2-92193, 33- 25635, 33-43005, 33-44858, 33-58622, 33-58624, 33-59717, 33-55057, 333-05449, 333-05451, 333-05427, 333-35991, 333-41553, 333-44803, 333-44823 and 333-67497. /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP Atlanta, Georgia August 23, 1999 A-53