Bautista has been a trailblazer for those in the trans community. "I honestly feel heartbroken. I didn't want to make that statement for the longest time," Bautista said. She says she hopes this move ...

ATLANTA — Bella Bautista, a 22-year-old transgender woman, has decided not to move forward with competing in the Miss Georgia ...

Bella Bautista, a 22-year-old transgender woman, has decided not to move forward to compete in the upcoming Miss Georgia USA ...

I hope that the visibility that I gained will light the way for the next transgender person to have a spot in that pageant.' ...

ATLANTA — A transgender woman who says she was preparing to participate in the Miss Georgia USA pageant this summer has ...

Transgender Miss Buckhead USA, Bella Bautista, withdraws from Miss Georgia pageant, citing value misalignment.

In February, Bautista became the first openly transgender woman to announce she would be running for the Miss Georgia USA ...

ATLANTA — Bella Bautista, a 22-year-old transgender woman, has decided not to move forward with competing in the Miss Georgia USA pageant this June. The Miss Buckhead USA 2025 title holder ...

Transgender pageant queen Bella Bautista has relinquished her title as Miss Buckhead USA and stepped down from her historic ...

In a social media statement, Bella Bautista, 22, said she will not take the stage at the statewide event, which will be held in June. She said she has also relinquished her Miss Buckhead USA 2025 ...