January 4, 2002



Mr. Steven J. Heyer
The Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Steve:

As you are aware, as an executive of the Company you are
required to meet certain stock ownership requirements.

It is the Company's desire that you begin to take action to
satisfy those stock ownership requirements.

I am pleased to advise you that I recommended and the
Compensation Committee of the Board approved my
recommendation to accelerate from April 1, 2002 to January 15,
2002 the Deferred Sign-On Payment of $500,000 contemplated
by your Employment Agreement.


                                        Sincerely



                                        /s/ Douglas N. Daft