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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Douglas N. Daft, Chairman, Board of Directors, and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Company, certify that:


    Date: February 27, 2004

 

 

/s/  
DOUGLAS N. DAFT      
   
    Douglas N. Daft
    Chairman, Board of Directors, and
Chief Executive Officer



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