The Coca-Cola Company's headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Coca-Cola was created in Atlanta in 1886 by pharmacist John Stith Pemberton. The drink was first sold at Jacobs' Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta, linking the brand's corporate identity closely to the city where its history began.
The company moved into several Atlanta locations as it expanded and now operates from its headquarters campus near downtown. Atlanta is also home to the World of Coca-Cola, a museum that presents the beverage's history, advertising, and international reach.
The Coca-Cola Company is often confused with individual bottling companies. The Atlanta-based corporation owns or licenses brands and manages the global business, while independent bottlers manufacture, package, distribute, and sell many Coca-Cola products in particular territories.