US-Georgia Reset Talk: Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze says Tbilisi remains “optimistic” about restoring the strategic partnership with the US, insisting Georgia is waiting for “reciprocal steps” and dismissing US Rep. Joe Wilson as a “Deep State” agent. EU/US Info Pressure: A new Georgian “hate speech” enforcement unit has sent about 300 administrative cases to court in two months, targeting sharp social media posts and protest posters, with critics warning it’s aimed at activists, journalists, and opposition voices. Protest Politics: A Saturday march in Tbilisi under “For a safe and strong Georgia” demanded policy changes and the release of political prisoners, as police detained protest participant Tornike Toshkua over an obscene poster. Breakaway Regions Diplomacy: Georgia’s foreign minister welcomed Nauru’s decision to withdraw recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, calling it a win for Tbilisi’s non-recognition policy. Armenia-Georgia Trade Shift: Armenia has started exporting fish to Georgia after Russia tightened import curbs, with the embassy saying consignments began late July and volumes should grow. Border Incident: A Georgian citizen was detained after unintentionally crossing into South Ossetia and was expelled back to Georgia.