Fresh Air Barbecue

10/04/2026

George “T***s” Caston, a 2026 Barbecue Hall of Fame® Legacy Inductee.

For more than half a century, T***s dedicated his life to Fresh Air—tending the fires, perfecting his Brunswick stew and carrying forward a tradition of Georgia barbecue that continues today.

We are honored to see his lifetime of dedication recognized with one of barbecue’s greatest honors—the Barbecue Hall of Fame®.

His legacy lives on through his time-honored recipes, slow-cooking methods and the generations of family who continue the tradition today.

10/04/2026

Congratulations!

10/04/2026

🔥 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 BARBECUE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES! 🔥

Today, we celebrate some of the people whose passion, hard work, innovation and dedication have helped shape the world of barbecue.

🏆 2026 BARBECUE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
🔥 Carey Bringle
🔥 Ben Lang
🔥 Mark Lambert
🔥 Malcom Reed

🏆 2026 LEGACY INDUCTEES
🔥 George “T***s” Caston
🔥 Charles “Charlie” Stamey
🔥 Arthur Watts

From building barbecue traditions and businesses to inspiring generations of cooks, these seven individuals have each left a lasting mark on our industry and our culture.

Barbecue News Magazine is proud to congratulate the entire 2026 class of the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame!

Your stories are now forever part of barbecue history. ❤️🔥

Peg Leg Porker Lang Smoker Cookers Sweet Swine O' Mine with Mark Lambert How To BBQ Right Fresh Air Barbecue Stamey's BBQ Old Arthur's Barbecue Sauce

10/04/2026

10/02/2026

Halloween in a Small Town: Welcome to Hawkins is HERE! 🎃⚡

We’ve got some special Fresh Air merch for the weekend—come by, grab yours, and join in on the Hawkins fun!

For more information about this weekend’s events, check out Explore Butts County and the Butts County Chamber of Commerce!

10/02/2026

October 2–4 is Hawkins Weekend! Trying to plan your weekend? Check out Stranger Tours!

10/01/2026

Things are getting a little strange around Fresh Air...Our 'Weekend in Hawkins' merch has officially entered the Upside Down. Get yours starting this Friday before they disappear 🔦📺

09/12/2026

“Founded in 1929, Fresh Air Barbecue in Jackson looks and smells like what a Georgia barbecue joint should. Using both oak and hickory woods gives their meats a delicious smoky flavor. The family smokes uncured hams in their L-shaped brick pit 365 days a year.

Their menu includes tender chopped pork sold as a sandwich or by the pound, Brunswick stew, coleslaw and potato chips. Make sure to slather on their sauce - it's a bit tangy and just spicy enough to keep you coming back for more. Fresh Air Barbecue also has a Macon location.” - Explore Georgia

08/26/2026

Congratulations Joyce and Eric. We wish you all the happiness in the world!

08/19/2026

Thank you, Middle Georgia! ❤️ We’re honored to be voted Best Barbecue in the 2026 Best of Middle Georgia competition!
Thank you for continuing to make Fresh Air part of your family traditions. We couldn’t do it without y’all!