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Finding Georgia's Champion Baldcypress Trees

The Georgia Forestry Commission lists three co-champion baldcypresses (78–135 ft tall) in Effingham, Screven, and Jefferson counties—eastern side of the state. Newton (Baker County, near Florida) has no listed champions. Check the current state champion tree list or Trees Atlanta's metro list.

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