Except as provided in this Rule or otherwise ordered, the record shall be closed at the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing. Should the Court request or authorize the preparation of a transcript or require or authorize the filing of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, or briefs, the record shall be deemed closed upon the receipt of the transcript or upon the expiration of the time allowed for the required or authorized filings, whichever date is later.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 616-1-2-.26
O.C.G.A. §§ 50-13-13(a)(6); 50-13-40(c).