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Tripp Halstead back in hospital

Tripp Halstead is back in the hospital, just three days after he was released.

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Tripp Halstead leaves hospital

Tripp Halstead left the hospital on Friday, five months after he sustained a traumatic brain injury when a tree fell on his head. He was welcomed at a grandparents house with decorations and a cake.

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After 12th surgery, Tripp may go home soon, or to Maryland

Tripp Halstead recovered from his 12th surgery on Wednesday, which was meant to fix problems related to a shunt in his head. If problems persist, the family may get a second opinion at Johns Hopkins in Maryland.

Tripp's Facebook page blocked for several hours

The Facebook page "Tripp Halstead Updates" was frozen for 24 hours after a false report about obscene or offensive material.

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Winder PD looking for thief posing as maintenance man

Man reportedly said he was "someone sent by the building owner to perform services such as carpet cleaning and pest control"

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Tripp makes more progress

Tripp Halstead had an 11th surgery on Monday, which inserted a shunt in his head and removed fluid drains. He also had Botox injected into his legs, which was designed to make them more flexible.

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Second arrest made in death of Barrow teen

Terry Littleton, 25, of Flowery Branch arrested in case involving believed drug death of 18-year-old

Tripp shows improvement, leaves ICU

Tripp Halstead is due to leave the ICU and have a shunt procedure on Monday as he's had several days of positive reports this week. The Gwinnett Gladiators have also scheduled a fundraiser for the family.

THE DISH: Top Dawg Tavern

Top Dawg Tavern serves customizable hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and more in a family tavern atmosphere.

St. Baldricks event set for Saturday in honor of Winder boy

A St. Baldricks fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday to benefit a Winder boy who is battling brain cancer. The annual event is a show of support for children with cancer as members of the community come together to shave their head.

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Tripp could leave hospital at end of month

Tripp Halstead had an up-and-down weekend as doctors continue to look for cerebrospinal fluid that's free of bacteria. Halstead's parents also announced a fundraiser where a New York man will peddle to Georgia.

Barrow Co. adds three new ambulances

New ambulances replace older models that were requiring extensive maintenance costs

While Winder teacher looked for drug, victim supervised child

The Barrow County Sheriff has declined to release the name of a victim who allegedly died after a Winder-Barrow Middle School teacher assisted her to obtain a controlled substance.

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Before 10th surgery, Tripp smiles for first time in months

Tripp Halstead smiled for the first time in four months on Friday, a sign of progress despite an ongoing battle to find a solution to an ongoing bacteria problem.

Barrow teacher fired after drug arrest

A Winder-Barrow Middle School teacher was reportedly fired on Thursday after she was arrested earlier this week for arranging a drug deal that involved a teen who later died.