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The sun is shining and the pollen count is rising

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 22, 2015

The pollen count this morning is 410, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma — an increase from the monthly lows seen in recent days.

Oak, pine, sycamore, mulberry and hickory are all high, 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 143.

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