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Among the most high-profile streets and places being considered for changes are Lee Circle, Robert E. Lee Boulevard and Tulane Avenue. That's just the start of a process for the city, neighbors and businesses as the change takes place Jan. 1 People who live and work along Jeff Davis will have to update addresses with places such as the DMV, IRS and credit card companies, according to Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s office. Service providers such as Entergy, Cox, the Sewerage & Water Board or the Post Office will not need to be contacted. But the city will have to inform companies such as Google of the changes so GPS maps can be updated. While the change from Jeff Davis to Norman Francis is set, the future of the names of nearly three-dozen other changes to streets, parks and other public places is still being debated. Among the most high-profile streets and places being considered for changes are Lee Circle, Robert E. Lee Boulevard and Tulane Avenue. The City Council’s Street Renaming Commission, a citizen panel, has suggested remaining those in honor of Leah Chase, Allen Toussaint and Mardi Gras Indian Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana, respectively.