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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: October 30, 1998
(Date of earliest event reported)
THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING GROUP (SOUTHWEST), INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 33-69274 75-1494591
(State of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
2500 Windy Ridge Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(770) 989-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events. The Company determined on October
30, 1998 to change the date of the end of its third fiscal quarter
from September 30 to October 2, effective for the third fiscal
quarter of 1998.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING GROUP
(SOUTHWEST), INC.
(Registrant)
S/ E. LISTON BISHOP III
By:--------------------------------
Name: E. Liston Bishop III
Title: Vice President and
Assistant Secretary
Date: October 30, 1998
