THE COCA-COLA COMPANY ANNOUNCES TIMING OF EARNINGS RELEASE AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL

ATLANTA, October 1, 2008  --  The Coca-Cola Company will release third quarter and year-to-date 2008 financial results on Wednesday, October 15, before the stock market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. (EDT), on October 15.

The Company invites investors to listen to the live audiocast of the conference call at its Web site, www.thecoca-colacompany.com. A replay in downloadable MP3 format will also be available within 24 hours after the audiocast on the Company’s Web site.

The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 450 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola®, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the Company's portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke®, Fanta®, Sprite®, Coca-Cola Zero®, vitaminwater, POWERade®, Minute Maid® and Georgia® Coffee. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company's beverages at a rate of 1.5 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. For more information about our Company, please visit our website at www.thecoca colacompany.com.

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