Consumer Guides

Consumer Reports - Consumer Reports (excluding the 3 most recent months) is available through several sources in GALILEO, including EbscoHost MasterFile (Password required)

ClarkHoward.com - The popular, syndicated radio host based in Atlanta maintains a web site with "Clark Smarts" tips for investors and consumers of virtually every commodity. Clark Howard is particular well known for his Atlanta area travel deals and for updates about developing scams.

ConsumerGuide.com - Includes reviews, ratings, and pricing for new and used vehicles, electronics, home office equipment, and family products.

FTC Consumer Protection - This Web site from the Federal Trade Commission offers all types of consumer information on a variety of topics such as advertising, energy and environment, privacy, and tobacco.

Better Business Bureau - Provides consumer tips, dispute resolution services and a registry of BBB Reliability reports which track complaints and their resolution status of business across the country (Click "Check it Out" at the top of the page). Complaints may also be filed online. Click here for local BBB offices in Georgia.

Do Not Call Registry - Sign up to stop telemarketers and report them with the governments do not call list.

Georgia Public Service Commission - The arm of the state government charged with the protection of consumers, the PSC is an especially valuable resource for consumers researching regulated businesses such as natural gas and electricity providers. Consumer tips and advisories as well as am online complaint form are provided.

Clayton County Library System card holders in good standing may search for specific periodicals by first logging into their Pines account, and then clicking on the GALILEO link at the bottom of the page. Next, click the Journals A-Z & Citation Linker link from the GALILEO home page.

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