Which Macon store has the best deals on GA school supplies? We compared prices
Summer is coming to an end and the first day of school is quickly approaching in Bibb County.
If you’ve been busy soaking up the last few days of break, don’t fret because we’ve compiled a list of the best school supplies deals around.
Here’s what to know:
Where can I find school supplies lists for Bibb County schools?
You can look on the Bibb County School District website, under the “Parents” tab and click “School Supplies Lists.”
There, you will find each grade level tab and a link to each school’s list.
Who has the best deal on school supplies in Macon?
Bookbags and lunch boxes
Please note, Bibb County schools require a clear or mesh bookbag. Here are the best deals we found on clear and mesh bookbags:
Currently, Walmart stores (Zebulon Road and Harrison Road) in Macon are the only retailer to sell clear and mesh bags:
Clear bookbags for $11.98, $14.98 and $16.98
Mesh bookbag options range from $11.98 and $14.98
Binders, notebooks and folders
Walmart has individual half inch as low as $0.97 and two inch binders for $8.76
Sam’s Club has a pack of 8 one inch binders for $14.98
Kroger has binders ranging in size for $4.79 for a 1-inch up to $6.99 for a 2-inch binder
Walmart has the best deals on composition notebooks, which start at $0.50 each
Walmart also has the best deals on individual folders, which start at $0.54 each
However, if you need folders in bulk, Sam’s Club has a box of 25 folders for $12.98
Pencils and paper
Sam’s Club has the best deal for #2 pencils at $9.98 for a 72 pack
Walmart has the best deal on paper: 150 sheets of notebook paper for $0.84
Hand sanitizer and wipes
Walmart has the best deal on hand sanitizer starting at $1.97 for individual bottles
Walmart also has the best deal on disinfectant wipes, starting at $3.48 for a 75 count container
However, if you want to get disinfectant wipes in bulk, Sam’s Club has the better bang for your buck at $10.98 for a 4-pack (78 wipes per container)
Water Bottles and headphones
Walmart’s prices on water bottles are the best, ranging from $1.22 for a 16-ounce plastic bottle, $19.97 for a stainless steel 26-ounce or $9.98 for a half-gallon plastic bottle
Walmart stores also have the best prices on headphones, starting at $5.27 for wired earphones or $12.88 for a headset
Where have you shopped for the best deals on school supplies lately? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
