<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY FOR THE QUARTER
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AS SET FORTH IN ITS FORM 10-Q FOR SUCH QUARTER,
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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