Section 9-9-27. County where agreement to be enforced

   The functions referred to in subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 9-9-32, subsection (c) of Code Section 9-9-34, Code Section 9-9-35, paragraph (3) of Code Section 9-9-37, Code Section 9-9-49, and subsection (b) of Code Section 9-9-56 shall be performed by the superior court in the county agreed upon by the parties. Barring such agreement, these functions shall be performed by the superior court:

   (1) In any county where any portion of the hearing has been conducted;

   (2) If no portion of the hearing has been conducted in this state, in the county where any party resides or does business; or

   (3) If there is no such county, in any county.

Code 1981, § 9-9-27, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.