EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS 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, 333-42377, 333-106753, 333-106752 and 333-106751) and Form S-3 (No. 333-88694) of our reports dated February 13, 2004 relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule which appear in this Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Atlanta, Georgia March 11, 2004