The Eternal Flame at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Atlanta is burning once again, nearly two months after it was damaged in an act of vandalism.
The King Center announced on Facebook that the flame was reignited on Dec. 19, calling it a powerful reminder that “the work of freedom and democracy is ongoing—and shared by all of us.” The center said the restored flame stands as a symbol of courage, compassion and collective responsibility.
The flame itself had been working previously, but inspections were conducted to ensure everything was functioning properly before it was relit…