<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM GEORGIA GULF
CORPORATION FORM 10-Q FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999.
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY> U.S.
       
                             
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