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.

Atlanta’s longest-running indie craft market is a massive 2-day experience in West Midtown—100+ artisan vendors & vintage curators, local food, free merch and more

This holiday season, forget all the commercial department stores, and shop local artisan goods! And the best spot to check out for all your holiday gifts? Definitely the Indie Craft Experience, Atlanta's...

Food & drink

This adorable Midtown cafe hides a speakeasy-style omakase restaurant—& right now, if you buy a hand-made ceramic mug, you’ll get a free drink

If you're looking for the coolest coffee and sushi experience in the ATL, you've gotta head to ON10 in Midtown. From your new favorite morning coffee to Omakase at night, there's something for everyone to...

Heavy rain & possible flash flooding are expected in Atlanta this weekend—Here’s what you need to know

If you've got outdoor plans this weekend in the ATL, you might wanna have a rain plan. This weekend, heavy rains are expected to hit the southeast, and you don't wanna be caught without your umbrella. Kee...

Food & drink

Swig dirty soda shop just opened its first-ever Atlanta location—Here’s where to check out the ‘Home of the Original Dirty Soda’

Dirty Sodas have been all over the internet recently, and if these refreshingly delicious drinks are calling to you... you're in luck! Swig, 'Home of the Original Dirty Soda' just opened its first Atlanta...

Culture Music Things to do

Outkast & Waffle House are teaming up for a super cool pop-up TOMORROW in Atlanta—limited edition collab merch, André 3000 & Big Boi meals, free souvenirs & more

Yeah, you read that right. The most Atlanta collab ever is coming to the A TOMORROW, and we can't wait! Earlier today, Outkast and Waffle House posted on Instagram: "ATL, we got you with the official O...

Secret Guides Things to do

27 thrilling things do do in Atlanta this October — from Halloween happenings to fun fall festivals & beyond

From fun fall festivals to spooky Halloween happenings to Pride celebrations, and everything in-between October might just be Atlanta's favorite month! And this October, we're bringing even more jam-pack...

Culture Food & drink

Step inside Little’s Food Store: the 97-year-old Cabbagetown corner store serving up classic $8 slider baskets, $7 chili dogs, & rich Atlanta charm on Carroll Street

If you're looking to grab lunch and get a little Atlanta history at the same time, look no further than Little's Food Store, which opened up shop in 1929. With affordable food, great vibes, and a little s...

5 new Georgia regulations going into effect on October 1, 2026 that you should know about

October means more to Georgians than pumpkins and pumpkin spice (even though we love pumpkins and pumpkin spice, obviously). There are also some new regulations going into effect on October 1st that you d...

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Due to forecasted storms, Atlanta’s Porches & Pies Festival will move indoors this weekend—Here’s what you need to know

This weekend is the iconic Porches & Pies Festival, which was originally supposed to take place in Adair Park... but the forecast is saying otherwise! Don't worry, the festival is still going to go on...

Escapes Top news

One of the top 15 most beautiful college campuses in the U.S. is Georgia’s oldest public university, known as ‘the birthplace of public higher education in America’

The U.S. is full of some truly beautiful college campuses, and according to a new report by SIXT, one of the MOST beautiful is right here in Georgia. So if you're looking to take a little day trip to see...