Exhibit 23.3


                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated February 7, 2003, with respect to the financial
statements and schedule of CSC Associates, L.P. incorporated by reference in
Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-106401) and
related Prospectus of Cousins Properties Incorporated for the registration of
Common Stock, Warrants, Debt Securities and Preferred Stock.



                                                /s/ Ernst & Young LLP



Atlanta, Georgia
July 7, 2003