At the conclusion of the hearing, the Hearing Officer may require the parties to submit proposed findings, conclusions, and briefs in support thereof. If required, the Hearing Officer shall specify the date by which the findings, conclusions, and briefs in support shall be filed with the Clerk and served on all parties. Reply briefs may be allowed in the sole discretion of the Hearing Officer.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-4-6-.22
O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-5-10, 10-5-16, 10-5-70, 10-5-71, 10-5-73, 10-5-74.