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Transgender pageant star gives up title, withdraws from Miss Georgia USA
Bella Bautista, a 22-year-old transgender woman, announced her decision to withdraw from the Miss Georgia USA pageant and relinquish her title as Miss Buckhead USA 2025 on Instagram.
Bautista is currently in ongoing legal proceedings with the pageant's organizers and stated, 'I am unable to share further details at this time.'
She expressed that her values no longer align with the organization's actions, emphasizing her commitment to advocacy and inclusivity.
Bautista hopes to inspire others by showing that transgender women belong in competitions, stating, 'nothing about that has changed.