On Saturday, Feb. 22, Alliance Together of Dawson County and The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia hosted its inaugural Mardi Gras Gala at the White Laurel Estate. The event offered a Cajun-French buffet, dancing, silent auction and at 50/50 raffle of nearly $1,000. But according an event spokesperson, in the true spirit of giving, the lucky winner chose to donate the entire proceeds to The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia.