The Georgia Barbecue Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the following inductees.

Class of 2025 – Inducted on February 8, 2025.

Big Pig Jig

Lonnie Smith

Tony Thurston (Deceased)

Pictured: Scott Thurston

Georgia Barbecue Hall of Fame 2025 Class Photo with Executive Director

Class of 2024 – Inducted on February 10, 2024.

Sheriff John W. Callaway (Deceased)

GBA Founders (Loraine Khoury, William Khoury, Alex Khoury, & Chelle Brennan)

Pictured: Loraine and Alex Khoury

Danny Meadows

Myron Mixon

Phelps Family (Joe, Carlene, Kell & Janet Phelps)

Pictured: Janet, Carlene & Kell Phelps

Robby Royal

Georgia Barbecue Hall of Fame 2024 Class Photo with Executive Director

*More photos, biographies, and other materials for each inductee will be available soon.