O.C.G.A. 17-7-21 (2010)
17-7-21. Holding of court of inquiry by several judicial officers; procedure for deciding questions

The judicial officer before whom the accused is brought may associate with him, in the investigation, one or more magistrates, in which event a majority shall decide all questions. If there are only two presiding, the original officer shall determine all the questions where the court is not in agreement.