Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements and related prospectuses of The Coca-Cola Company listed below of our reports dated February 25, 2005, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of The Coca-Cola Company, The Coca-Cola Company management's assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of The Coca-Cola Company, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2004:

1.

Registration Statement Number 2-88085 on Form S-8



2.

Registration Statement Number 33-39840 on Form S-8



3.

Registration Statement Number 333-78763 on Form S-8



4.

Registration Statement Number 2-58584 on Form S-8



5.

Registration Statement Number 33-26251 on Form S-8



6.

Registration Statement Number 2-79973 on Form S-3



7.

Registration Statement Number 2-98787 on Form S-3



8.

Registration Statement Number 33-21530 on Form S-3



9.

Registration Statement Number 33-45763 on Form S-3



10.

Registration Statement Number 33-50743 on Form S-3



11.

Registration Statement Number 33-61531 on Form S-3



12.

Registration Statement Number 333-27607 on Form S-8



13.

Registration Statement Number 333-35298 on Form S-8



14.

Registration Statement Number 333-59936 on Form S-3



15.

Registration Statement Number 333-59938 on Form S-3



16.

Registration Statement Number 333-83270 on Form S-8



17.

Registration Statement Number 333-83290 on Form S-8



18.

Registration Statement Number 333-88096 on Form S-8


ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Atlanta, Georgia
March 4, 2005

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