Whenever any hearing is required by law to be held pursuant to an expedited hearing schedule inconsistent with these Rules, or whenever the Hearing Officer, either on motion of any party or on the Hearing Officer's own motion, determines that an expedited hearing schedule is necessary to protect the interests of the parties or the public safety or welfare, the Hearing Officer shall require expedited filing of pleadings and shall conduct the hearing in such manner as justice requires.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-4-6-.28
O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-5-10, 10-5-16, 10-5-70, 10-5-71, 10-5-73, 10-5-74.