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The pollen count hits a two-week low

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
April 30, 2015

The pollen count this morning is 32, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma — the lowest number since April 18 and the second lowest pollen count this month.

Oak, pine, mulberry, sycamore and walnut are all medium, according to AAA.

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

The pollen count over the last seven days has averaged 172.

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