Americus Fire & Emergency Services

• Firefighters responded to five calls for medical assistance.

• Firefighters responded to a traffic accident on McMath Mill Road.

• Firefighters responded to an outside rubbish fire on Peppermint Street.

• Firefighters responded to a vegetation fire on Hosanna Circle that had flared up from an earlier fire.

• Firefighters responded to a wild land fire on Pheasant Drive.

• Firefighters responded to a pedestrian/vehicle accident on South Martin Luther Jr. Blvd. According to the police report, a man walked into the roadway in front of a pick-up truck. The report said the man was not taken for treatment and there were no charges.

Americus Police Department

Arrests

• Janie Edwards, no age or address provided, is charged with disorderly conduct. She was jailed.

• James William Grant, 25, of 1105 Turner St., Americus is charged with battery/Family Violence Act. He was jailed.