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Macon, Georgia is one of the cherry\u00a0tree capitals of the world.\u00a0 If you guys go down now, you can still catch the beauty of the city, with nearly every single block covered in the distinct white and pink blossoms.\u00a0 If only the city of Atlanta adopted an urban renewal plan that reflected the South’s original charm… I’m sure Washington D.C.’s cherry trees are more impressive, but hey that’s 10 hours away as opposed to 2.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Macon, Georgia is one of the cherry\u00a0tree capitals of the world.\u00a0 If you guys go down now, you can still catch the beauty of the city, with nearly every single block covered in the distinct white and pink blossoms.\u00a0 If only the city of Atlanta adopted an urban renewal plan that reflected the South’s original 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