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Council creates Line‑of‑Duty benefit fund for Captain Elio A. Garcia III
Summary
City Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing a Line‑of‑Duty policy and benefit fund named for Captain Elio Armando Garcia III to support the family and address coverage gaps after the officer’s death in the line of duty.
The City of South Fulton council unanimously approved a resolution on April 22 establishing the “Elio Armando Garcia III Line of Duty Policy and Benefit Fund” to provide benefits and address gaps identified after the death in the line of duty of Captain Elio Armando Garcia III.
City Manager Sharon Subadan said the resolution and fund are intended to provide immediate financial support and to address any uncovered needs for the officer’s spouse and children; councilmembers said creating a city‑administered fund would allow the city and donors to contribute directly to a named benefit for the family. The council approved the measure 7–0.
Ending: Council took the vote by affirmation and moved to adopt the resolution immediately; the council also held subsequent ceremonial and community responses related to the officer’s death and funeral arrangements. The resolution does not disclose private family details; staff said procedural steps to implement the fund and its administration will follow city policies and state guidance about line‑of‑duty benefits.
