EXHIBIT 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports included and incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statements on Form S-8, file no. 33-14696, file no. 33-27365, file no. 33-40952, file no. 33-42008 and file no. 33-64749. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Atlanta, Georgia March 18, 1998