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Fontana Dam resident Jon Hodgson was all smiles Monday morning, as he trekked up N.C. 28 to begin the second portion of a triathlon. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Fontana Dam resident Jon Hodgson was all smiles Monday morning, as he trekked up N.C. 28 to begin the second portion of a triathlon. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Iron Jon

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Fontana Dam – A 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run? In the same day? No sweat for 24-year-old Fontana Dam resident Jon Hodgson.

Fontana to operate on $239K budget

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Fontana Dam – After a slight delay, the town has finally adopted its 2020-21 fiscal year budget. Town Administrator Zelerie Rogers presented a breakdown of the expected $239,169.

Lights out

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Fontana Dam – Upgrades were made on schedule, but not without several hiccups. The Tennessee Valley Authority completed the first phase of electrical upgrades in the town from Sept. 9-18, but residents and guests alike were left with scattered access to power during the project.

Town settles with Fontana Village

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Fontana Dam – After months of back and forth, the Town of Fontana Dam and Fontana Village Inc. have finally settled a past-due debt. The former shareholders presented the town with a $40,000 check, a final offer on the $74,041.
After months of speculation, Fontana Village Resort reopens to the public Monday.

After months of speculation, Fontana Village Resort reopens to the public Monday.

Fontastic news!

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 14, 2020
Fontana Dam – It has been a long five months, but Fontana Village Resort is finally ready to open its doors back up to the public.