Pollen count: Atlanta, Georgia, on May 6, 2015

The pollen count today is 79, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma — a slight dip from Tuesday.

Hickory, oak, pine, walnut and birch are all medium, according to AAA.

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

The pollen count over the last week has averaged 89, excluding the weekend when data was unavailable.

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