Susan Swavely, Author at Secret Atlanta

Susan is proud to be an Atlanta-based writer. Originally from SC, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina with a double B.A. in English and Theatre. When she's not clicking away at a keyboard, Susan loves acting and film.

A new bill to designate the Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia’s first National Park takes its first step — Here’s what we know

For the past several years (decades, really), there's been buzz about the status of the Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia's first-ever national park. And now, a new proposal for the cause has taken its first ste...

Mosquito in Grant Park tests positive for West Nile virus — Here’s what you need to know

Today, Wednesday, July 8th, the Fulton County Board of Health reported that a mosquito trap in Grant Park tested positive for West Nile virus. There is no need to panic. Keep scrolling to learn more &...

Georgia public library cardholders now have free access to Google Career Certificates & the Google AI Professional Certificate — your key to a high-paying tech job

We've got some amazing news for Georgia public library cardholders! Through a new partnership between Georgia Public Library Service and Google, library cardholders have access to free Google Career Certi...

Things To Do

Little 5 Points’ iconic Monster Ball returns this July during their Summer of Hell-O-Ween — a spooky evening of dancing, drinks & a killer costume contest

If you can't wait several more months to don your spookiest attire and do the monster mash, then fret not! We've got the perfect summer Halloween event for you to check out: Little 5 Points' iconic annual...

Escapes Food & Drink Things To Do

This cozy small town just 1.5 hours from Atlanta hosts the famous 4-day Georgia Apple Festival — 250+ artisan vendors, live music, international food & drink favorites & all the apple treats your heart desires

It might be boiling outside right now, but fall is just around the corner, Atlanta! And it's time to start making your fall bucket list! One can't miss event is the Georgia Apple Festival, hosted in Ellij...

Culture Things To Do

‘The Other Art Fair’, a massive 4-day art experience, is making its Southeast debut in Grant Park this October — 110 independent artists, installations, live DJs, performances and interactive experiences

Calling all art lovers in the ATL! 'The Other Art Fair' is coming to the southeast for the first time ever, and fittingly, it's making its inaugural debut right here in Atlanta's Grant Park neighborhood....

Cinema Things To Do

Disney announces their nostalgic ‘All Roads Lead to Camp’ bus tour will stop in Atlanta ahead of the premiere of ‘Camp Rock 3’ — From throwback Disney Knees photo ops to one-of-a-kind ‘Camp Rock’ merch & beyond

Calling all campers! If you're missing the nostalgia of Old Disney Channel, we've got some great news for ya. Ahead of the release of ‘Camp Rock 3’ on Disney Channel on August 13th (and on Disney+ the...

Culture Music Sports Things To Do

Atlanta announces the largest free World Cup finals watch party in the Southeast at Piedmont Park — a free performance by Ludacris, artisan vendors, local food & drinks, & so much more

Get ready Atlanta: the biggest World Cup finals watch party in the state is coming to the A this month, and you don't wanna miss it. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is teaming up with Ludacris for A Celebrati...

Arepa Mía, Atlanta’s Michelin-recommended & Bib Gourmand award winning Venezuelan restaurant, is raising funds for victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela — here’s how you can help

On June 24th, two tragic back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing mass destruction and devastation. The earthquakes are some of the strongest to hit the country in over 100 years, with the first on...

Culture Food & Drink

NYC’s Michelin-recommended soup dumpling spot, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, just opened its first Georgia location 35 minutes from Atlanta — Celebrate their Grand Opening with a traditional lion dance, ribbon-cutting ceremony, community festivities & more

The best soup dumplings in New York City are coming to Georgia, and we can't wait to get our hands on 'em. Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, the famed soup dumpling and Shanghainese comfort food spot, just announc...