In 1919, during the Prohibition period, alcohol was banned in the United States with the passage of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution. But in 1933 the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution repealed the 18th Amendment, and gave states the power to enact their own laws regarding the production, distribution, and sale of alcohol.

Today, each state—and in some cases, each municipality or county—has its own regulations regarding the sale and shipment of all alcoholic beverages. When shipping alcohol across state borders, both the law of the state from which the shipment is made and the law of the state in which it is received are relevant. And the commercial carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL only ship alcohol to and from licensed manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and importers.

In Georgia, the regulation of alcohol is governed by state laws that allow for the production, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages within its borders. The Georgia Department of Revenue's Alcohol and Tobacco Division oversees these regulations. Georgia law permits the shipment of alcohol directly to consumers, but with certain restrictions. For instance, wineries can ship to Georgia residents if they obtain a direct shipper's permit. However, the shipment of distilled spirits and beer directly to consumers in Georgia is generally prohibited. When shipping alcohol into Georgia, the laws of the originating state must also be considered, as well as Georgia's regulations. Commercial carriers in Georgia will only handle alcohol shipments for licensed entities, and they often have their own policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.