New Coke Machines
There’s a new Coke machine coming soon. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that “New Coke” is coming back. In conjunction with Plexus Corporation, the Coca-Cola Company is developing the “Freestyle” beverage dispenser. The machine will be equipped with the capability of dispensing up to 100 different types of drinks including numerous varieties of soft drinks, [...]
This Date in Atlanta/Buckhead History
On this date in 1888 and just two weeks after Dr. John Pemberton died, Asa Candler purchased a one-third interest in the Coca-Cola Company. This made him the owner of two-thirds of the stock outright, plus he jointly owned the remaining third with Walker and Joseph Jacobs. In 1891, Candler would buy out the Jacobs to become [...]
