Two Dawson County residents hope to be crowned King and Queen of the mountains come February. Seanie Zappendorf and Chris Gaines will represent the county as they set out to collect donations for the 13th annual Mardi Gras in the Mountains, a black tie optional fundraiser that benefits Georgia Mountains Hospice, as well as Knights of Columbus and the Rotary Club of Jasper. Over $40,000 was raised at the event in 2015. Zappendorf currently works as a chief financial officer for a veteran-owned racing company, and has for the last 15 years.