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Prosecutors describe 'grisly, ghastly, horrific' crime as murder trial begins

Woman accused of stabbing ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend to death

Dekalb County Medical Examiner Dr. Geoffrey P. Smith mimics to jurors Tuesday afternoon in Hall County Superior Court how the victim of an assault would instinctively protect themselves as he gives testimony in the murder trial of Ofelia Barrera-Rodriguez.

0914BARRERA3 — Dekalb County Medical Examiner Dr. Geoffrey P. Smith mimics to jurors Tuesday afternoon in Hall County Superior Court how the victim of an assault would instinctively protect themselves as he gives testimony in the murder trial of Ofelia Barrera-Rodriguez.

Updated: Sep 14, 2016, 3:50 AM

Published: Sep 14, 2016, 2:10 AM

Two storylines emerged Tuesday morning as attorneys laid out how Iris Romero-Banegas, 43, was stabbed repeatedly. Attorneys began with opening statements after 9 a.m. for the trial of Ofelia Barrera-Rodriguez, 49. Assistant District Attorney Ray Mayer addressed the jury first with his description of a “grisly, ghastly, horrific” crime on Dec. 28, 2014.

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How planning board voted on proposed gas station, restaurants on Spout Springs Road in South Hall

A gas station and a building for restaurants are proposed off Spout Springs Road in South Hall. - photo by Jeff Gill

04012025 SPOUT 1.jpg — A gas station and a building for restaurants are proposed off Spout Springs Road in South Hall. - photo by Jeff Gill

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Updated: Apr 8, 2025, 10:23 AM

Published: Mar 31, 2025, 4:38 PM

A gas station and a building for two restaurants could be built across from the Spout Springs Library near the entrance to Sterling on the Lake.

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