The Demolition of Atlanta’s Iconic World of Coca-Cola Building: The Rise and Fall of a Popular Indoor Attraction

The iconic building that once housed the original World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta is currently being demolished by Georgia’s state government. Purchased from Coca-Cola for $1 million in 2005, the site will be converted into a parking lot to accommodate the growing demand for parking near the Georgia Capitol complex.

The original World of Coca-Cola opened in 1990 and quickly became a popular indoor attraction in Atlanta. However, since Coca-Cola moved out in 2007, the building has been vacant. The decision to demolish was made by state officials due to the need for additional parking spaces.

In its place, a new Coca-Cola museum has risen in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park, which has become a popular tourist destination since its opening in 2007. The park is now at the heart of the city’s tourism industry, surrounded by various hotels and attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, College Football Hall of Fame, and National Center for Civil and Human Rights.

The demolition of the original World of Coca-Cola building is projected to be complete by August 1 at a cost of just under $1.3 million. This project is part of a larger construction effort to build a new legislative office building, which lawmakers have agreed to fund with $392 million. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.