Tangerine Summers, Beloved Georgia Drag Queen, Has Died
Summers, who lived in Macon, Ga., had one of the longest drag careers in the region.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
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WATCH: Georgia Church Sign Calls Being Gay 'Death-Worthy'
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Georgia gubernatorial candidate faces ire of gay voters
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