Tbilisi, Georgia – Escalating Crackdown: Georgian Dream Seeks Constitutional Ban on Three Major Opposition Parties

October 31, 2025 In a move that has ignited fears of authoritarian consolidation in the Caucasus nation, the ruling Georgian Dream party has formally petitioned the Constitutional Court to outlaw three of the country's largest opposition forces,...

The USD 20 Tbilisi Secret: How to Unlock the City on a Modest Budget

A European getaway shouldn’t cost a fortune. Join us as we explore the heart of Tbilisi, Georgia, on a budget, capturing the city’s timeless charm with Polaroids and memories. Please note that, to honor our modest budget, the following guide...

Sumter Players awarded ‘Vibrant Communities’ grant from Georgia Council for the Arts

Published 8:07 pm Thursday, October 30, 2025 By Laura McConatha for the Americus Times-Recorder Sumter Players was awarded a Vibrant Communities Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, the Georgia Department of Economic Development team...

GEORGIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTER: START OF TBILISI BYPASS ROAD CONSTRUCTION PLANNED FOR 2026-2027

Daily News: Economics October 30, 2025 Construction of the Tbilisi bypass road is planned to start in 2026-2027, declared Georgia’s Infrastructure Minister Revaz Sokhadze. Tender procedures for 2 lots will begin in 2025, and for 2 more lots – in...

Two former police officers from North Ossetia convicted of torture killed in Ukraine

We are building a newsroom powered by our readers From the repression of queer people and women in North Caucasus to attacks on basic democratic freedoms in the region, we provide fact-based, independent reporting in English. Help us hit 500...

Man charged after teen kicks shopping cart at Georgia Walmart and dies

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The Chatham County Police Department has announced that it has filed a charge against a man in the death of an 18-year-old. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Delano Middleton, 48, has been charged...

The Opening of GIFT 2025 and the Return of the World to Tbilisi

There are evenings in the cultural life of a city that carry the weight of tectonic movement — slow, monumental, imperceptible at first, but changing the landscape forever. The opening of the Georgian International Festival of Arts (GIFT) 2025 on...

Beethoven’s Hidden Concerto and a Reborn Palace: The Tbilisi Youth Orchestra Opens a New Season

The reopening of the National Palace on Rustaveli Avenue on October 23 marked a rare alignment of heritage, youth, and musical intelligence. Once an imperial residence and later a Soviet youth center, the building now begins a new life as a...

The Breath of Continuity: The Opening of the Tbilisi Baroque Festival 2025

There are few voices in early music that command both the intimacy of prayer and the theatrical precision of architecture. Andreas Scholl’s is one of them — a countertenor tone that seems to hover between the sensual and the sacred, a sound made...

Two new factions formed in Tbilisi City Council

The Tbilisi City Council has officially established two new factions: “Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia” and “People’s Power.” The creation of the factions was approved by Council members during today’s session. Zurab Chikviladze will lead the...

Sunshine and dry weather returns for Coastal Georgia, Lowcountry

Sunshine and dry weather returns for Coastal Georgia, Lowcountry Dry and sunny weather through the weekend SUNNY AND WINDY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 66. WEST WIND 7 TO 14 MPH, WITH GUSTS AS HIGH AS 23 MPH. TONIGH TMOSTLY CLEAR, WITH A LOW AROUND 44. WEST...

Georgia Tech's Haynes King Casually Talks About 'P-ssing Blood' As He Makes The Case For CFB's Toughest QB

The Yellowjackets QB is built different PublishedOctober 29, 2025 12:55 PM EDT•UpdatedOctober 29, 2025 12:40 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link There isn't a ‘Toughest Player in College Football Award,’ but if there were, Georgia Tech...

Two factions - “Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia” and “People’s Power” - have been established in the Tbilisi City Council

Two factions - “Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia” and “People’s Power” - have been established in the Tbilisi City Council. City Council members approved the creation of these factions during today’s session. According to the decision of the...

Georgia panel raises state park fees; other price hikes in the works 

Georgia panel raises state park fees; other price hikes in the works Published 2:11 pm Wednesday, October 29, 2025 By Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder The Georgia Board of Natural Resources has voted in favor of a plan to increase parking pass...

Ambassadori Island Batumi Secures Permit for Multifunctional Complex Construction on Island Territory

The Technical and Construction Supervision Agency has issued a construction permit for a multifunctional complex on the territory of the Ambassadori Island Batumi artificial island. Based on this authorization, the construction of an ultra-modern...

According to Giorgi Sharashidze, Jemal Ananidze, who left the Batumi City Council, will enter Parliament

The statement was made by Giorgi Sharashidze, a member of the For Georgia party, in a conversation with journalists. He also noted that the For Georgia parliamentary faction will soon be expanded to 12 members. “No, no one has left the party — I...

PM Netters Overcome Bath

Win Gives Blues No. 3 Seed In Pioneer Tourney The Parry McCluer High School volleyball team celebrated senior night with a critical 3-1 Pioneer District victory over Bath County in the regular-season finale in Buena Vista on Thursday. After being...

Jemal Ananidze, member of "Gakharia for Georgia," applies to suspend his Batumi City Council mandate

Jemal Ananidze, a member of "Gakharia for Georgia" who was elected to the Batumi City Council and is also on the party's parliamentary list, has applied to suspend his Batumi City Council mandate. For reference, members of Gakharia's party have...

Zurab Abashidze re-elected as Chairman of Tbilisi City Council

Zurab Abashidze was once again elected as Chairman of the Tbilisi City Council. His candidacy was supported by the majority of the 8th convocation City Council at today's session. Beka Davituliani was elected as First Deputy Chairman of the...

Armenian PM says ready to open transit routes, affirms peace agenda ahead of 2026 polls

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is ready to open transit routes from Türkiye to Azerbaijan through its territory, noting that his country stands to gain significantly from opening regional communication channels....