O.C.G.A. § 48-9-43: Assistance by Department of Public Safety in administration and enforcement of article; powers.

The commissioner of public safety shall utilize the personnel of the Department of Public Safety as necessary to assist in enforcing this article. The officers of the Department of Public Safety shall have the powers of peace officers including, but not limited to, the powers of making arrests, serving process, and appearing in court in all matters relating to the administration and enforcement of this article.