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Pollen count hits its second lowest number this week

A parked car at John Portman Blvd. and Peachtree Center Avenue reflects a pollinated view of the Atlanta skyline from the back window in April 2013. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM

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A parked car at John Portman Blvd. and Peachtree Center Avenue reflects a pollinated view of the Atlanta skyline from the back window in April 2013. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM

May 7, 2015

The pollen count today is 62, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma — the second lowest number this week.

Hickory, sycamore, pine, willow and walnut are all medium, according to AAA.

Grass is medium and weeds (sheep sorrel, nettle, dog fennel and plantain) are low, according to the site.

The pollen count over the last week has averaged 95, excluding the weekend when data was unavailable.

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