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EXHIBIT 31.1


CERTIFICATIONS

I, E. Neville Isdell, Chairman, Board of Directors, and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Company, certify that:


    Date: March 4, 2005

 

 

/s/  
E. NEVILLE ISDELL      
   
E. Neville Isdell
Chairman, Board of Directors, and
Chief Executive Officer



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CERTIFICATIONS