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First transgender contestant to compete for Miss Georgia

By Jenny Goldsberry
Published March 5, 2025 10:35am ET
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Transgender pageant queen Bella Bautista has announced plans to compete for Miss Georgia.

Bautista would be the first biological male contestant in Miss Georgia’s 80-year history. Currently, Bautista holds the title of Miss Buckhead USA.

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