UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2007

Cousins Properties Incorporated

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Georgia
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-3576
(Commission File Number)

58-0869052
(IRS Employer Identification Number)

191 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1740
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 407-1000

2500 Windy Ridge Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339-5683
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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     Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

     On April 13, 2007, the Board of Directors of Cousins Properties Incorporated (the “Company”) appointed Daniel M. DuPree as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. DuPree’s previous title was Vice Chairman of the Company.

     Prior to April 13, 2007, Thomas D. Bell, Jr. held the positions of President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board . Mr. Bell relinquished the role of President in connection with Mr. DuPree’s appointment. Mr. Bell continues as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

Signatures

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 19, 2007