It’s no surprise The Donut Family took home a third blue ribbon based on fairgoers’ votes in the 2026 GNF Food Fight. The family has been making mini doughnuts for more than 50 years.
The husband and wife team attribute their success in part to making small batches, ensuring quality. Customers say their baked goods are “made with love.”
The 27-year-old regional operator behind the Middle Georgia expansion started with the popular national drive-thru coffee chain as a barista while in college.