Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 590-4-6-.25
The Hearing Officer shall review and evaluate all the evidence and any interlocutory rulings, and shall either rule orally from the bench, stating findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a decision or order in the record, or may issue and file written findings, conclusions, and a decision or order with the Clerk, who shall immediately serve copies upon all parties or their counsel of record. The Hearing Officer shall render his or her final order within the time provided by applicable state or federal statute or rule or, in any event, within thirty (30) days after the close of the record unless the Hearing Officer determines that the complexity of the issues or the length of the record require an order extending such period, in which event the Hearing Officer shall render a decision or final order at the earliest date practicable.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-4-6-.25
O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-5-10, 10-5-16, 10-5-70, 10-5-71, 10-5-73, 10-5-74, 50-13-17.