Adopted in 2001 (current version). Statehood in 1788, the 4th state. The current Georgia State flag is comprised of thee equal horizontal bands of red, white and red, with a blue canton on the hoist above the lower red band. Within the blue canton is the state emblem and the motto "In God We Trust" beneath in yellow/gold, all surrounded by 13 five-pointed white stars, symbolizing Georgia's place as one of the thirteen original United States.