Why I’m Heading to Tbilisi: Reporting the Truth from the Ground

In a world saturated with secondhand information, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the events shaping our global landscape. For days, I’ve been following the unrest in Georgia—reading articles, watching videos, and parsing through conflicting narratives. Like everyone else, I’m trying to make sense of what’s happening. But here’s the thing: I don’t like relying on secondhand accounts.

That’s why I’ve decided to go to Tbilisi.

The streets of Georgia’s capital are at the epicenter of a growing political storm. Protests, accusations of foreign interference, and escalating violence are making headlines around the world. Each side of the story is painting a different picture, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to discern fact from spin. Some reports claim that the government is clamping down on peaceful protesters; others argue that external western forces are fueling the unrest to destabilize the nation. I won’t know until I see it with my own eyes.

For me, journalism is about witnessing, not just recounting. It’s about being present where history unfolds—not to take sides, but to ensure the stories of those living through these moments are told with accuracy and humanity. Sitting behind a screen, no matter how well-intentioned, feels like a disservice to my viewers and the people of Georgia alike.

I’m heading to Tbilisi to capture the reality on the ground. To speak with protesters and police officers. To walk the streets where demonstrations have turned to clashes and understand the perspectives that rarely make it past the filters of media and politics.

This isn’t about proving a point or validating a narrative. It’s about cutting through the noise and sharing what’s really happening with you—unedited, unfiltered, and raw.

As I pack my gear and prepare for the journey, I’m mindful of the risks. Protests like these are unpredictable, and tensions are high. But I also know that the stakes are too great to stay away. Georgia is at a crossroads, and the decisions made in the coming weeks could have profound implications—not just for the country, but for the broader region.

So, to my viewers: stay tuned. I’ll bring you the sights, sounds, and stories of Tbilisi as they happen. Together, we’ll cut through the secondhand noise and get to the heart of what’s unfolding in Georgia. Because the truth matters—and sometimes, you have to see it for yourself.