Tucker 2015 and Lavista Hills Websites Confuse Map Lines Even More

In a post dated March 20, 2015, Tucker city advocates (unsigned) state the following:

"Areas removed from the Tucker map include the entire Livsey voting precinct, Shadow Walk Lane, Pittsburg Plaza (QT shopping center), Tucker Square Shopping Center at Britt Road and Chamblee-Tucker, Briarglen Court, houses on Thornbriar Road in the Midvale Elementary voting precinct, and Scyler Way and Scyler Place."

We're indicating those changes on the map below:

The map on the Tucker website is identified as the "Committee" drawn map and does not reflect the changes that were reportedly made by a last minute amendment by Sen. Fran Millar. So, no one knows for sure what he asked to change and whether those changes were approved and written into both of the city bills which had already been through committees in the House and Senate.

However, if you look at the map on the Lavista Hills website, it appears to NOT take in some of the areas that Tucker 2015 mentioned it was going to be taking away from Tucker.

The Lavista Hills website states, "This map contains a higher level of detail than previous versions. While this is a best effort, it may not be perfectly drawn."

It also states, "This map has been compiled from the most accurate source data available. However, this map is for informational purposes only and is not to be interpreted as a legal document."

Here's a summary of what Lavista Hills is showing:

The areas marked with the X's are actually NOT in the Lavista Hills map, according to their website.

We're still working to clarify the changes and find out who has final maps. We'll let you know once we believe we have some answers. Stay tuned!

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