Week in Review: Nov. 28-Dec. 3

: A motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed struck a van as it was making a left turn about 7:20 p.m. Saturday.

More than half of holiday shoppers intend to spend between $251 and $750 on gifts this year, according to a recent survey conducted by AAA Consumer Pulse.

: Santa Claus, parade, community caroling, Victorian crafts and more—Acworth is kicking off the Christmas celebrations the old-fashioned way.

: Haven't picked up the centerpiece to your indoor decorations yet? Here's the scoop on where you can find one in and around Acworth.

: The county added a net of more than 1,700 jobs in October, the state Labor Department says.

: Christmas memories don't have to involve a high price tag.

: Cobb County will be offering tests for the open positions Jan. 10-13.

Each week House Hunt previews the latest homes in and around Acworth.

: A man is accused of making sexually explicit phone contact with women in Acworth, Woodstock and Lumpkin County.

: The champions and runners up of the Acworth Warriors football program received certificates from the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

: The superintendent tells the Marietta Daily Journal that this response should resolve the accrediting agency's concerns about the Cobb County School District.

: We're down to 20 teams and 10 games in the Georgia High School Association's football playoffs.

: Michelle Williams captures the innocence and seductiveness of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.