PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Mardi Gras in the Mountains proved to be a huge success again, raising donations for Georgia Mountains Hospice and crowning a new King and Queen at the annual gala that was held on March 1, 2025.

The nominations for King and Queen, along with the gala charity event, helped raise a significant amount for Georgia Mountains Hospice to ‘provide compassionate care to patients and their loved ones before, during, and after the end of life.’

David Simmons and Karrie Poole were celebrated as the newly crowned King and Queen of Mardi Gras in the Mountains.

The combined nominees from Pickens, Cherokee,  and Gilmer counties raised $91,835.52.

Georgia Mountains Hospice is a non-profit that relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductions! See how you can help, donate to Georgia Mountains Hospice: https://www.georgiamountainshospice.org/please-donate/

Nominees for Mardi Gras in the Mountains

Fun times at the Gala!