NorthSide.Talk

By todd downes

May 4, 2008 12:08 AM | Link to this

I’ve got your answer…. This subdivision was developed by a builder named Jack Thompson in the mid to late 80s. His family grew up in Roswell and his two kids were named Whit and Mitsy Thompson. Unfortunately his son (Whit),who was a good friend, was killed in May of 1980. After his death, Mr Thompson decided to name something after his remaining daughter who was named “Mitsy”. Mr Thompson is semi retired today and lives in Forsyth County with his wife Faye. Mitsy is now married (not sure of her last name) and I believe she lives in either Cobb or North Fulton.

I hope this helps answer your question.

Submitted respectfully,

Todd Downes Woodstock GA

By Chip

May 4, 2008 7:23 AM | Link to this

I have been looking at that for years and laughing. I say keep it. It’s been so long now. It adds to the neighborhood.

By michael

May 4, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this

*if you really want insipid, read the comments following articles in the Columbus Ledger Enquirer online!

By Steve

May 4, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

Let’s hear it for the Cobb dept. who is responsible for these signs. The correct spelling is Mitsy and when the county dedicated “Sope Creek” some years ago they proudly uncovered a large bronze sign proclaiming the area “Soap Creek”. That sign came down shortly. Seems the county needs a proof reader for the appropriate department.

By Matt

May 4, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

That’s the neighborhood I grew up in!

By Joel K. Jones

May 4, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

Maybe the person using insipid could use STUPID instead.

By Nyusi

May 4, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Another overpaid, underworked government minion who can’t pay attention to details. Did this worker go to school in Clayton County?

By aisling

May 4, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

why is these even a featured blog? yes, it’s an obvious screw-up. but it’s not just a case of changing the street sign, but the name of the street, which affects everyone’s mailing addresses as well as all maps. WHO CARES?

By Kurt Johnson

May 4, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Our subdivision in Hall County has a street sign that reads “Serenity” on one side and “Serenty” on the other. This is the same subdivision where there are several houses on different streets that have the same number. Doesn’t take much to work in government, does it?

By Dave in Marietta

May 4, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

I got all mitsy-eyed while reading this story.

By Brian O'Shea

May 4, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Thanks to Todd for the local history lesson. The first time you see the subdivision name, you do a double-take, but it makes sense that it’s named for a person.

IMO it’s a much better subdivision name than some silly invented name like Plantation Vistas or something. It gives a sense of local place.

But the new county street signs are wrong.

By History Lesson

May 5, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

The correct spelling is Mitsy and when the county dedicated “Sope Creek” some years ago they proudly uncovered a large bronze sign proclaiming the area “Soap Creek”.

I thought “Soap Creek” was actually the correct spelling, but somewhere in history the spelling was changed to “Sope”. When you research Cobb County history, all of the maps and documents from the Civil War era list the spelling as “Soap Creek”. The name was due to the many bubbles created by the rapids, hence making the water look “soapy”.

By Brian O'Shea

May 14, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

UPDATE: The forces of good spelling have prevailed. When I checked the signs this evening, the new road signs had been taken down. Not replaced yet, but no longer up on posts where their spelling was visible to the whole East Cobb world.

Stay tuned.

By BA

May 19, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

You guys just focus on the street signs. Don’t worry about the swarm of illegals that are pumping drugs, identity theft, gangs and litter into our streets. Don’t worry about the short fat cops that continue to ignore the problem while doling out Mickey Mouse traffic tickets and flying through red lights going 65 in a 45 with no consequence. Don’t worry about the emissions scam when you have to buy your tag. Don’t worry about the anchor babies that your taxes continue to support year after year. Just focus on misspelled street signs.

By Ex cobb

May 20, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

This isn’t the 1st wrong sign. I remember Sandy Plains Rd was Sandy Planis Rd for years and Cobb Cty said it was to expensive to fix. It finally was fixed after a few years and many complants. Let’s see how long it takes to fix this blunder.

By Sheila Elliott

May 21, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

I have one even better! I live in Parkstone, in Cumming. ALL street names and ADDRESS numbers were APPROVED by the COUNTY prior to any CLOSINGS.

Yet, there is a 6620 Flagstone COURT and a 6620 Flagstone COVE - Mail delivery has been a nightmare, not to mention UPS, FEDEx and DHL…NO ONE can get it right. Even when it is specified NOT to deliver to Court or to Cove…

Forsyth County has reconciled this by CHANGING the Cove street name to Flagstone Mill Cove…They have yet to change the street sign and have done nothing but create further havoc.

By Jim I.

May 23, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

If I’m not mistaken, Mitsy was the developer’s daughter’s name.

By Brian O'Shea

May 27, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

UPDATE: Two new signs with corrected spellings have now been posted near the entrance to this subdivision.

By Ann

May 30, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this

On Sandy Plains Road in NE Cobb there’s a sign I’m pretty sure is new, for Wesley Chapel Road. The new sign, however, reads Wesley Chappel.

By Bob

June 10, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Less than 1/2 mile from Mitsy Forest there is a street named Sterling Ridge Chase. The new sign now says Sterling Ridge “TRAIL”. That’s not even close. Do the people who live on that street need to change their address?

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By what's up?

July 15, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Dude, you need a new blog now. This one is done.

By Carlos

July 15, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this

yeah, blog topic started May 3rd. Its been 2 months plus. I guess nothing to talk about on the north side.

By atlanta apts.

July 24, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

Woops! looks like the north side needs some new street signs.

By ILKA

July 26, 2008 1:33 AM | Link to this

the city isn’t th only one putting signs actress Grace Baine is busy with direction signs to her laurel springs golfcourse home that is on the market and is going in to auction at sothebys for 150 k less than the apraised value it is worth 1.2 million being sold for 850k make a bid before sothebys takes over 404 663-5158

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July 31, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

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By Steve

October 15, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Wow, this blog and comment board have been around so long, even the Dutch have caught wind of it (see above post).

Time to get a life, East Cobb!

By Robert Quigley

November 11, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this

GOOD NEWS- GA DOT FIXED THE SIGN THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY 2008 Good job!!! Cobb County is the best place to live, work and play.

By Jim

November 18, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

I’m still mad that the DOT decided to rename Setten Down Road in Forsyth county as Settingdown Road, which ruins the history of the area. It’s on Settendown creek, which is where ten indian chiefs supposedly sat down on the bank, had a meeting, and accepted Christianity.

By Terri

November 23, 2008 1:49 AM | Link to this

I did not realize that Roswell Rd. went anywhere near Cobb County. I grew up in Sandy Springs.

By NEW BLOG TOPIC!!!

December 22, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this

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December 27, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

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