8-K: Current report filing

Published on December 8, 2004


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):
December 8, 2004


THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 001-02217 58-0628465
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.)
of incorporation)


One Coca-Cola Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 676-2121



Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:

/ / Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)

/ / Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12)

/ / Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

/ / Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))






Item 8.01. Other Events

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto is a copy of the form of 2004 Stock Option
Agreement of The Coca-Cola Company. Attached as Exhibit 99.2 is a copy of the
form of 2004 Restricted Stock Agreement of The Coca-Cola Company.


Item 9.01(c) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Form of Stock Option Agreement under The Coca-Cola Company
2002 Stock Option Plan,

Exhibit 99.2 Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under The Coca-Cola Company
1989 Restricted Stock Award Plan








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.


THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
(REGISTRANT)



Date: December 8, 2004 By: /s/Steve M. Whaley
______________________________
Steve M. Whaley
Vice President and General Tax
Counsel




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Exhibit Index



Exhibit No.
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Exhibit 99.1 Form of Stock Option Agreement under The Coca-Cola Company
2002 Stock Option Plan,

Exhibit 99.2 Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under The Coca-Cola Company
1989 Restricted Stock Award Plan .