In July 2008, Twan, a DeKalb County Police canine, was shot in the face while investigating a rob-bery on Moreland Ave. Twan was transported to the North DeKalb Veterinary Clinic on Lawrenceville Hwy., where he was stabilized and his life saved. Twan is back on the job today, thanks to Dr. Max Katz and his staff, who have been caring for DeKalb County’s Police, Fire, Sheriff’s Dept. and School System canines for the last four years.
Opened in 1987 and then the northern tip of the rapid transit line running south to Atlanta, the Chamblee MARTA Station is bounded by New Peachtree and Peachtree Roads on the east and west, and Chamblee Tucker Road to the south. Rail stations such as this, which are serviced by bus routes, are vital cogs in MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authority)—the ninth-largest of the county’s interurban transit systems designed to alleviate traffic congestion.
Arbor Day is on the 27th of April in 2012 nationally. However, Arbor Day will be celebrated in Norcross on February 17th. As part of Arbor Day celebration in Norcross, a young tree will be planted on city property near the city’s welcome center and winners of an Arbor Day poster contest at Norcross Elementary School will be presented with their awards. A speaker from the community will also be part of the celebration. This early celebration is scheduled to take advantage of the better planting conditions in February. 
The DeKalb County School System recently announced that Oak Grove Elementary School and 
Every few years, remove a third of the branches. Pruning shrubs helps produce new and healthier growth plus keeps them at a manageable size. Here are Five Pruning Tips to help you...