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.

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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 &...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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‘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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela in June, and 50,000+ people are still missing, thousands are injured & the death toll continues to rise — here’s how you can help earthquake victims from Atlanta right now

On June 24th, two tragic back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing mass destruction and devastation. Now, in the wake of such disaster, people are looking for ways to help survivors and families of...

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Underground Atlanta is hosting a massive free 2-day Argentine Fan Festival & watch party for Argentina vs. Egypt match in Atlanta — authentic live music, soccer on the futsal pitch, South American food, huge outdoor screens & the Argentina Fan Walk to the stadium

It's time to get hyped, Atlanta! The next match at Atlanta Stadium is Argentina vs. Egypt... and we couldn't be more excited for all the fun the match will bring to the city. Looking for your next can't-m...