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.

This cozy ‘Trick or Treat Train’ takes you on a fall adventure through the North Georgia Mountains on Halloween night — 26 miles roundtrip of beautiful nature, winding rivers & rich wildlife

All aboard! Yes, we know... it's still summer, and we're still enjoying all the amazing summer fun in the A. But that doesn't mean we don't have Halloween on our minds at least a little bit! If you're...

Cinema Things to do

The 2-day American Black Film Festival pop up tour is returning to Atlanta this fall — featuring award-winning indie films, celebrity conversations, & curated film panels

After an extremely successful inaugural year, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Pop Up Tour is returning to Atlanta for a second year this October. And this year, they're expanding to pop up in even...

Cinema Food & drink Things to do

Vesper is bringing the Love Island Villa to Atlanta for a festive finale watch party this Sunday — tropical cocktails, festive leis, shareable bites, and plenty of villa vibes,

A new bombshell enters the villa! This weekend, grab your friends and get ready to enjoy all the drama with a cocktail in hand at Vesper's Love Island finale watch party! Keep scrolling to learn all about...

Operation Southern Slow Down begins on Monday in Atlanta — here’s what you need to know to avoid a speeding ticket

It's that time of year again, Atlanta. Operation Southern Slow Down is set to begin in a week and a day... and we've got all the information you need to know to avoid a ticket. Keep scrolling to learn mor...

Food & drink Things to do

The Atlanta Summer Halal Food Festival has been postponed until next weekend due to storms

Amid weekend weather predictions for a rainy, stormy weekend, the Atlanta Summer Halal Food Festival has decided to push back its dates to July 18-19th, 2026, in order to ensure the best time possible for...

Food & drink Things to do

A gigantic vegan food festival is taking over Piedmont Park in August — Vegan food trucks, a vegan dessert village, live music & more

When it comes to enjoying vegan cuisine, Atlanta has no shortage of delicious restaurants to check out. And now, ATL vegans, part-time vegans & enjoyers of deliciously fresh food can get excited for t...

Culture Food & drink

The massive Atlanta Summer Halal Food Festival is coming to the Beltline this July — 70+ Vendors, Global Cuisine, FIFA Match Screenings & so much more

This July, get ready for a delicious roundup of global flavors... all without having to leave the ATL! So mark your calendars, Atlanta! You don't want to miss the 2nd Atlanta Summer Halal Food Festival, b...

The Georgia Aquarium is rescuing two beluga whales from a shut-down Canadian zoo — one of the largest & most complex beluga rescues in the GA Aquarium’s history

We've got some whale-sized news for you, Atlanta. After months of uncertainty, two beluga whales are going to call the Georgia Aquarium home, in a massive-scale emergency rescue from Canada. Keep scrollin...

Food & drink Things to do

VooDoo Ranger’s giant 21-foot Tallboy Tanker is making its East Coast debut in Atlanta this weekend & they need your help to drain the tanker of America’s #1 IPA — tastings, challenges, merch, and a massive tallboy that has absolutely no business existing

VooDoo Ranger, America’s #1 IPA, is leveling up its fan-favorite Tanker Tour with its biggest rollout yet. And this year, they're sharing their towering 21-food tallboy tanker with the East Coast as well....

Escapes Top news Wellness & nature

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...