O.C.G.A. § 20-4-121 (2019)

The Georgia Joint Defense Commission shall: Advise the Governor and the General Assembly on defense and military issues within the state and nationally; Make recommendations regarding policies and plans to support the long-term viability and development of the military, both active and civilian, in this state; Develop methods to assist defense-dependent communities in the design and execution of programs that enhance each community's relationship with military installations and defense related business; Serve as a task force to seek advice on and prepare for potential base realignment or closure of military installations in the state; Develop and implement a plan to navigate potential base realignment or closure of military installations studies and proceedings; and Produce and distribute a detailed report no later than December 1, 2018, and annually thereafter, regarding the status of the state's military installations, as well as a strategic plan for navigating any potential base realignment or closure of military installations in the state. Such annual reports shall be distributed to the Governor and the General Assembly and shall be made publicly available.