Global Thirst-Quencher Has Atlanta Roots

Atlanta is headquarters for the Coca-Cola Company and home to its World of Coca-Cola interactive exhibit hall and art collection.

A world-famous American beverage had a simple beginning, according to company lore.

In 1886, John Pemberton, an Atlanta pharmacist, was inspired by simple curiosity to stir up a fragrant, caramel-colored liquid. When it was done, he carried it a few doors down to Jacobs' Pharmacy where it was combined with carbonated water and sampled by customers who agreed the new drink was something special. After this successful taste test, Jacobs' Pharmacy began selling the beverage for 5 cents a glass.

At Atlanta’s World of Coca-Cola (shown above) visitors can experience the fascinating story of this well-known beverage brand in a dynamic, multimedia attraction.

Now well into its second century, the company offers consumers around the world more than 500 different products, including labels like Ambasa, Vegitabeta and Frescolita and many more that are unknown to American consumers. The company estimates that, globally, 1.6 billion servings of its beverage are consumed every day.

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