A HUGE thank you to Rhonda Lamb Heath (and team) and the Dooly Chamber of Commerce for putting on a stellar event for the Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA) family. 35 incredible teams came ready to battle it out. We enjoyed an outstanding field of competitors, with 9 different teams advancing to the Finals Round. Reserve …

The Georgia Barbecue Association had a fantastic day in Ashburn benefiting the Scottish Rite Foundation of Georgia. The first GBA contest of the 2026 Cook Year drew 26 teams to a wonderful venue at the Georgia Peanut RV Park, alongside Carroll’s Sausage & Country Store—held fittingly on Valentine’s Day. The Scottish Rite Foundation partnered with …

What a weekend!  The weather was absolutely GLORIOUS and the Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA) was proud to be in Canton on October 11th for a weekend filled with fun, recognition, and purpose — all in support of our Veterans and the Veterans Suicide Prevention Program sponsored by our incredible hosts at American Legion Post 45. …

The Byron BBQ Fest is officially in the books, and what a wonderful weekend it was! It was such a joy to see everyone who came out to participate — and especially to reconnect with teams who make this contest their one stop each year. That makes Byron extra special! A heartfelt thank you to Selina …

36 GBA teams descended on Griffin GA for a full weekend of BBQ – the 2025 Doc Holliday BBQ Championship, the 2025 Georgia State Brisket Championship, and 2025 GBA State Championship. This is truly a one-of-a-kind event – it’s the only one where you can see recreations of the famous Shootout at the OK Corral – and has some …

A HUGE thank you to Karen Gaughf Singletary and the City of Sylvester for once again rolling out the red carpet and putting on a stellar event for the Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA) family.27 incredible teams came ready to battle it out in Loin, Pulled Pork, and Ribs… and if that wasn’t enough, Mother Nature …