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EXHIBIT 23.2
Independent Auditor's Consent
We consent to the use in this Amendment No. 1 to this Registration
Statement of Madison River Capital, LLC and Madison River Finance Corp. on
Form S-4 of our report for Coastal Utilities, Inc., dated March 23, 2000,
appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.
We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such
Prospectus.
GOLDEN ASSOCIATES
Certified Public Accountants
June 21, 2000
Hinesville, Georgia
