Georgia Code Title 50. State Government § 50-8-11

(1) The department shall have all duties, responsibilities, power, and authority granted or specified under or pursuant to any other laws of the state and any executive orders issued by the Governor prior to July 1, 1989. To the extent permitted by law, the Governor may, by executive order issued on or after July 1, 1989, authorize the department to take specific action in furtherance of the purposes of the department; and in that event, the department shall take such action;

(2) The department shall promote and encourage assistance from private entities and individuals in carrying out and performing local government services;

(3) The department shall assist local governments in developing, promoting, and retaining trade, industry, commerce, and employment opportunities;

(4) The department may define, identify, and establish criteria or requirements for local governments or others to participate with or to use any local government services; and

(5) The department may receive, use, and spend money received from the state for any of the purposes of the department.