Except as provided in this Rule or unless otherwise ordered by the Hearing Officer, the record shall be closed at the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing. If the Hearing Officer requests the preparation of a transcript or requires or authorizes the filing of proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, or post-hearing briefs, the record shall be deemed closed upon the receipt by the Clerk of the transcript or upon the expiration of the time allowed for the required or authorized filings, whichever date comes later.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-4-6-.24
O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-5-10, 10-5-16, 10-5-70, 10-5-71, 10-5-73, 10-5-74.