ATLANTA -- This month, millions of kids begin their summer breaks, looking forward to vacations, pool time and carefree days. But studies and experience show a lack of mental stimulation causes them to unlearn much of what they were taught over the school year.  Boys & Girls Clubs across the country offer young people a safe, exciting place to spend their summer months, with staff and resources to fight the effects of this “Summer Brain Drain.”

The reality for today’s kids is that many will find themselves with few structured activities, caregivers who are working all day, and too much unsupervised television, video game and computer time.

President Touts Concerns Over Summer Learning

Also known as “summer learning loss” or the “summer slide,” this issue is a growing problem for American children.  In 2010, President Obama noted, “Students are losing a lot of what they learn during the school year during the summer.”

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. -- Kindergarten registration at Coweta County's elementary schools will begin on Monday, Apr. 30.

All registration takes place at the school district's Central Registration Office, which is located at 167 Werz Industrial Boulevard in Newnan. The necessary forms are available on the school district's website.

Parents must register their children for kindergarten during a certain week, depending on which schools the children will attend. Registration takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

April 30 - May 4
Brooks Elementary
Welch Elementary
Western Elementary
White Oak Elementary
Willis Road Elementary

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. -- Eleven students from Coweta County are among 700 finalists to participate in the prestigious Georgia Governor's Honors Program.

The program is a four-week educational initiative held every summer at Valdosta State University. It challenges some of Georgia's most promising students in the areas where they have shown exceptional talent.

"Coweta County always has a good showing" when it comes to Governor's Honors, according to Dale Lyles, director of the program. "GHP is such a competitive program that even being nominated is an accomplishment. I congratulate the students of the Coweta County School System and look forward to meeting them and their parents at the interviews."

To be selected for the program, students must be nominated by officials at their schools and then go through a series of interviews.

Coweta County's 11 finalists are: