ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - For the first time, an openly transgender woman has announced her intention to compete for the Miss Georgia USA title. The decision is sparking controversy, but Bella ...

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Four new queens who stood out among more than 100 contestants will represent Tennessee and Georgia in the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants this fall after being crowned ...

Bella Bautista, 22, to compete as the first transgender contestant in Miss Georgia USA pageant. Bautista advocates against legislation banning transgender athletes, recently testifying at Georgia ...

Now that is being threatened with a biological man, Bella Bautista, who plans to be the first transgender person to compete at Miss Georgia USA in June. Allowing biological men in women’s pageantry ...

Editors’ note: Bautista has responded regarding the criminal charges. This article has been updated to include a portion of the comment. When Bella Bautista, who identifies as transgender, announced ...

ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - A transgender woman from Atlanta says she will no longer be competing in the Miss Georgia USA competition. In a social media statement, Bella Bautista, 22, said she will not ...

ATLANTA — A transgender woman who says she was preparing to participate in the Miss Georgia USA pageant this summer has dropped out. Bella Bautista posted on social media earlier this week that she ...