Some partnerships are transactional. You find a product, you list it, you sell it.

And then there are partnerships that feel like family.

Our relationship with Goodson Pecans of Leesburg, Georgia is the second kind. We've been working with David, Melody and Drew since we met in the Perimeter Mall Parking Lot, during a Georgia Grown event, in 2016 — long before most people had heard of them — and in the years since, we've watched them grow from a small family operation into one of Georgia's most beloved pecan brands.

This is their story. And in many ways, it's ours too.

It Started With Roy

In 1972, Roy Goodson began managing a small pecan grove in Barwick, Georgia while working full time as a UGA County Extension Director. Roy, his wife Ruth and their family spent their free time nurturing those groves and producing pecans that their community genuinely loved.

"For years people bought pecans from my dad literally out the back door," said his son David.

That's not a business. That's a legacy in the making.


Photo courtesy of the AJC.

David and Melody Build Something Beautiful

In 2010, Roy's youngest son David and his wife Melody launched Goodson Pecans — inspired by the community's love for his father's pecans and a simple belief that the rest of the world deserved to taste them too.

What started at South Georgia festivals grew into a full commercial operation — gourmet pecan flavors, all-natural pecan butters, national awards and a 2024 UGA Flavor of Georgia WIN for their Sweet Orange Pecans. 🏆

Three generations. Award-winning. Georgia Grown certified.

The Storm That Almost Took Everything

In 2018 — two years into our partnership — Hurricane Michael devastated Southwest Georgia's pecan groves. We visited the Goodson farm, documented their story and created a mini documentary about their recovery.

The response was extraordinary. The Weather Channel picked it up and shared it with a national audience.

Watch it here: The Goodson Pecans Hurricane Michael Story 🎬

If you want to understand why Georgia Crafted exists — watch that video. It says everything. 😭

My two young daughters (at the time), myself with Roy and David Goodson at the Goodson Pecans Farm.

Damage on the Goodson Pecans Farm.

What We Currently Carry

🍊 Goodson Gourmet Sweet Orange Pecans — 2024 Flavor of Georgia Winner. Bright, citrusy, perfectly balanced. Featured in our Southern Hospitality Gift Boxes and The Georgia Pecan Box.

🍬 Goodson Meme's Sugar Pecans — a classic Southern sweet pecan recipe made with all the love that name implies.

You can also find their products in a variety of our Themed Gift Boxes.

"From our family's orchard to your family's table." That's not just a tagline. It's a promise they've been keeping since 1972. 🍑

Some of the best Georgia stories begin on a farm.

Janna Tucker grew up in Twin City, Georgia — a small town in Emanuel County where the pace of life is measured in seasons, harvests and the satisfaction of hard work done well. From childhood, she knew the rhythm of the land. She sold sweet corn and watermelons to neighbors, learned the value of community, and developed a deep love for the pecans that grew on her family's farm.

After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from the University of Georgia, Janna pursued a corporate career in Atlanta. But no matter how far she went, Twin City called her home.

A Bold Decision

In 2007, Janna married Brett Tucker and they settled in the Atlanta suburbs, building careers and raising a family. But the pull of home — the warmth of small-town Georgia, the smell of roasted pecans, the memory of selling produce at the roadside — never left her.

So she made a decision that many dream about but few actually do: she left the corporate world behind and went back to her roots.

Armed with her family's pecans and a whole lot of courage, Janna transformed her kitchen into a culinary laboratory. She developed two signature recipes — Gussied Up Spiced Pecans and Good As All Get Out Roasted Salted Pecans — and started sharing them with friends and neighbors.

The response was immediate. The demand was undeniable.

Building Something Real

In 2018, Brett and Janna officially launched All The Fixin's. What started in a home kitchen quickly grew into a full-scale operation — two commercial kitchens, a warehouse, and a dedicated team of 15 to 20 employees. Five distinct pecan flavors. Best-selling turtles and pralines. A loyal and growing customer base that stretched far beyond Emanuel County.

The accolades followed. All The Fixin's was featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Food and Dining section. They became a two-time finalist in UGA's prestigious Flavor of Georgia Food Competition. They earned the honor of providing pecans for The Masters Tournament's beloved Caramel Pecan Popcorn — one of Augusta's most iconic traditions. And they partnered with the University of Texas to create custom gifts for the College Football Playoff Peach Bowl.

In 2024, they reached a milestone that most small businesses only dream of: their products had been shipped to all 50 states.

That year also brought a jaw-dropping 33% year-over-year growth — a testament to the quality of their products and the loyalty of their customers. Nearly 15,000 pounds of Georgia pecans roasted to perfection. Over 10,000 hand-crafted turtles. Almost 19,000 donuts lovingly boxed up. More than 30,000 pigs in a blanket.

And through it all, Brett and Janna remained exactly who they've always been — rooted in their community, committed to quality, and deeply proud of the Georgia land that started it all.

Why We're Proud to Partner with All The Fixin's

At Georgia Crafted, we search for makers who do things the right way. Who care about their craft, their community and the people they serve. Who have a story worth telling.

Janna Tucker and All The Fixin's check every single box.

Their Good As All Get Out Roasted Salted Pecans are grown on the Tucker family farm in Emanuel County, roasted in small batches for freshness and flavor that is — as the name suggests — good as all get out.

We're proud to feature them in The Georgia Pecan Box — our newest curated collection celebrating Georgia's most beloved nut in four completely different and delicious forms.

Three generations of pecan farming. One woman's dream. A legacy built on love, laughter and the rich tapestry of community life.

That's the Georgia Crafted story. And it's the All The Fixin's story too.