EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-8 (Nos. 333-84656, 333-17773, 333-15711, 333-89855, 333-69098 and 333-42377) and Form S-3 (No. 333-88694) of our reports dated February 4, 2003 relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule which appear in this Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Atlanta, Georgia March 27, 2003