Bella Bautista's Decision Not to Compete in Miss Georgia USA Pageant

Bella Bautista, a man living as a woman, has decided not to compete in the Miss Georgia USA pageant due to misalignment of personal values with the organization. He would have been the first transgender contestant in Miss Georgia USA's history.

Georgia House Bill on Death Penalty and Intellectual Disability

The Georgia House passed a bill to make it easier for intellectually disabled individuals to avoid the death penalty. This bill received more support after a previous execution raised concerns. It aims to lower the burden of proof for proving intellectual disability.