EXHIBIT 23.1





                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report included in this Form 10-K into Towne Services, Inc.'s previously filed
Registration Statement File No. 333-39892.






/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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Arthur Andersen LLP

Atlanta, Georgia
March 29, 2001