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.

Known as the Peanut Capital of the World, this tiny town just 2.5 hours from Atlanta hosts the famous Georgia Peanut Festival every October & it’s totally free to enter — mouthwatering peanut treats, local craftsmen, one of the largest parades in the Southeast, & more

When it comes to Georgia, there are a couple things everyone knows we love: our peaches, our wings, and of course... our peanuts! In fact, Georgia is home to the Peanut Capital of the World, right here in...

Food & drink Top news

Atlanta’s tallest building, Bank of America Plaza, is partnering with Episcope Hospitality to launch a major new investment — a swanky signature restaurant and bar, a gourmet market and café, & a stunning 37th-floor tenant club

Midtown's tallest building, the Bank of America Plaza, is getting a massive transformation! And we couldn't be more excited about it. Today, CP Group, a vertically integrated commercial real estate f...

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake just hit Metro Atlanta — here’s what we know

If you think you felt an earthquake in Metro Atlanta this morning, you probably did. According to a report by WSB-TV Atlanta and Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz, "the earthquake was ce...

An eyeless ‘Demon Cavefish’ was just discovered in a cave beneath a WWII chemical weapons facility in Alabama — and it’s named after a famous ‘Stranger Things’ monster

It's not every day that someone discovers a brand new species of animal... but that's exactly what just happened in a routinely surveyed cave in Alabama. Matthew Niemiller, who directs the cave biology la...

The full ‘Buck Moon’ will illuminate the skies in Atlanta tonight — Here’s when & where to see it

Tonight is July's full moon, and we can't wait to watch the moon dazzle above the the Atlanta skyline! As the second full moon of the summer, the Buck Moon will illuminate the sky, weather permitting. Kee...

GDOT releases a plan to build 41 miles of toll-free, truck-only lanes through one of the ten worst freight bottlenecks in the U.S. — Here’s what you need to know

If you've ever driven from Macon to Atlanta, or used on the stretch of highway headed up this way, then you know... it's got some of the worst traffic ever. And we aren't just saying that. In fact, accord...

Escapes Wellness & nature

One of the top 3 best places to camp in the Southeast is a gorgeous Georgia State Park with camping options for just $10 — famous for its thousand-foot deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, wild caves & cascading waterfalls

If you're looking for the perfect camping spot in Georgia... we've got just the spot for you! According to an annual awards program that recognizes the Top 10 campgrounds in six regions across the United...

Sports Things to do

Red Bull Showrun Atlanta, a free high-speed motorsports spectacle, is racing into Summerhill this weekend — championship-winning cars, fun fan zones & crazy merch

Start your engines, Atlanta! This weekend, Red Bull Showrun Atlanta, presented by Ford Racing, is storming into Summerhill, and you don't wanna miss it. For a short two hour spectacle of racing, Oracl...

Culture Things to do

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is hosting a stunning Symphony at Sunset this October at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre & tickets start at just $10 — with music from the magical worlds of Harry Potter & E.T., Night on Bald Mountain, Danse Macabre, and more

Fall is just around the corner, and there are already so many fun things to fill your cooling days! One definite can't-miss experience is the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Halloween Spooktacular Symphony a...

Sports Top news

NFL sets official date for Super Bowl LXII in Atlanta in 2028 — here’s what you need to know

This summer, Atlanta proved to the entire world that when it comes to hosting a massive sporting event... we've got it covered. And now, we've got news about our next major sporting event: the 2028 Super...