Whenever a hearing is required by law to be held pursuant to an expedited time frame inconsistent with these Rules, or whenever the Court determines that an expedited time frame is necessary to protect the interests of the parties or the public health, safety, or welfare, the Court may require such filing of pleadings and shall conduct the hearing in such manner as justice requires.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 616-1-2-.31
O.C.G.A. § 50-13-40.