In Atlanta, residents looking to save on back-to-school spending may find a helpful resource at their local library. Textbooks and other books required for school can be expensive, and students may only need them for part of the year. Channel 2 consumer adviser Clark Howard suggests considering the library as an alternative to buying.

Libraries offer physical and digital copies of books, which can be borrowed instead of purchased. Further details on this option are available from Channel 2 and consumer adviser Clark Howard, who notes that borrowing can be a cost-effective choice for students and families in the Atlanta area.