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Winners of Brenau barbecue contests will advance to world finals
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Rick Shaw of Rick’s Smokin’ Pig in Gainesville prepares his bbq during last year’s Brenau Barbecue Championship.
Two teams competing in this year’s Brenau Barbecue Championship will also be selling their pork to hungry visitors at the event. But it’s almost by accident that either team exists. Rick Shaw of Rick’s Smokin’ Pig in Gainesville said he has been smoking chicken, pork and steaks since the 1960s.