Founded 1929 in Jackson, GA with other locations in Athens & Macon. Voted Best BBQ in Georgia. Each independently owned & operated by four generations of family
Jackson-Athens-Macon GA
Joined August 2011
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Things are getting a little strange around Fresh Air in Jackson...Our retro 80’s 'Weekend in Hawkins' merch has officially entered the Upside Down. Get yours starting this Friday before they disappear 🔦📺 #WeekendInHawkins #StrangerThings #FreshAirBBQ
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🔥 Wood smoke, time-honored techniques, and a barbecue tradition that has stood the test of time take center stage in this story from Georgia.
Last week we visited @FreshAirBBQue in Jackson, GA, to tell the story of one of the South’s most iconic barbecue restaurants. If you missed it, watch now on our YouTube channel! S4.E07: Cooking With Fire 👉 youtu.be/Ac_Hegy6P10
From the pit to the plate, this episode explores the legacy that has kept Fresh Air Barbecue going strong for more than a century. As more kitchens move toward electric and propane cooking, it’s a fascinating look at a restaurant where smoke, patience, and craftsmanship still define the process.
#tvshow #barbecue #bbq #bbqlovers #georgiagrown
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Fresh Air Bar-B-Que in Jackson, GA has been part of my family story since childhood.
Kell and I stopped by Fresh Air to congratulate the family of George “Toots” Caston, a 2026 American Royal BBQ Hall of Fame Legacy Inductee.
A legacy written in smoke. 🔥Read more on Barbecue News Magazine substack page.
#GeorgiaBBQ #BBQHistory @FreshAirBBQue
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Just finished our last campaign event right back at home in Jackson, GA
Jan and I are so incredibly proud of our team leaving it all out on the field. Time to go VOTE Georgia!
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As a native Georgian, I love a smoked pork shoulder from @Finchersbbq in Macon with a little sauce on it or a coarse chopped plate from @sprayberrysbbq in Newnan or @FreshAirBBQue. Living in NC, I’m not going to argue over #Lexington or eastern style; it’s good stuff.
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Not engagement farming, not trying to start anything- my better half and I just drove 45 minutes for the best BBQ sammich and Brunswick stew in the state of Georgia
Let's Talk Turkey 🦃
We are smoking a limited number of turkeys for Thanksgiving this year at the Jackson location! Please see details below: #FreshAirBBQ
We are honored to be nominated for "BEST BBQ" as well as several other categories for the 2025 Best of Middle Georgia contest! votemiddlegeorgia.com
TO VOTE: CLICK "Eat & Drink"
After you vote in each category, click "REVIEW AND CAST MY BALLOT" and then "SUBMIT"
Thank you!!
Fresh Air Barbecue's original 1929 Jackson, GA location, pictured in the 1950s. The signage is different now, but the gravel lot and building remain unchanged, as does our slow-smoked pork BBQ and 5th-gen Brunswick Stew recipe at all three #FreshAirBBQ locations. Stop and see us!
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Fresh Air Barbecue is the fifth and final stop of the first-ever Good Day Atlanta BBQ week, and comes highly-recommended by dozens of viewers via Facebook. fox5atlanta.com/news/good-da…
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BBQ WEEK STOP #5: The LEGENDARY Fresh Air Barbecue in Jackson! A fixture since 1929. No, that's not a typo...1929!! Perfect place to wrap up a delicious week 🐖 @GoodDayAtlanta
Our Athens Georgia crew is ready for Halloween! #FreshAirBBQ
🎃First stop tonight…Fresh Air BBQ. 🎃Grab a quick dinner before you trick-or-treat & start your treat bag here!🎃 OPEN 11AM-7PM
It is with profound sadness that we announce the recent passing of Rhonda Cox. She was a dedicated part of the Fresh Air Family for over 15 years. Please join us in keeping her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda Cox 1957-2024
Thank you to our Athens area customers for voting us “Athens Best BBQ” 3 years in a row! We love our customers and appreciate your support! #FreshAirBBQ #AthensBestBBQ
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Great time this evening as we honored Lisa Durden for her service as Executive Director of the @ButtsCoChamber and this time, she got to cut the ribbon as she enters this next chapter of her life. Enjoy your well deserved retirement and thanks to all who helped with this event!
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Check out the latest episode of Where the Food Comes From tonight at 10 PM and tomorrow at 1:30 AM on @OfficialRFDTV! It's all about GA Legend Fresh Air BBQ—you won't want to miss it.
May 16th is National Barbecue Day! We hope wherever you are that you'll get to enjoy some delicious BBQ today but if you're near Jackson, Macon or Athens this weekend we'll be happy to see you too! Have a great day! 🐖 #NationalBBQDay #FreshAirBBQ #BBQ
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Saturday lunch at the ever popular @FreshAirBBQue 😋 in Jackson, Ga. #SmilinYumCam @ArumsFoodFotos – at Atlanta, GA
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One does not simply drive past the orginal @FreshAirBBQue. You stop , you get in line behind 40 people, and you wait to taste that smell that's coming off the seasoned walls. #america #eatlocal – at Jackson, GA
