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 city of educational excellence: Atlanta is the #1 best city for recent grads & home to two of the world’s top 100 universities

When it comes to educational excellence and an educated population, Atlanta tops the list in many ways. And according to a brand new study CoworkingCafe, Atlanta is the #1 best city for recent graduates....

Culture Sports Things to do

Underground Atlanta is transforming into a Moroccan cultural destination for 2 days this week, ahead of the Morocco vs. Haiti World Cup match — authentic Moroccan food vendors, festive decor, Moroccan music and performances & so much more

If you're looking for a super cool way to watch the World Cup this week, you're in luck! Underground Atlanta, the historic entertainment district right in the heart of Downtown ATL, is hosting a two-day M...

Food & drink Sports Things to do

Free tequila shots are on the line at this Atlanta restaurant every time the USA or Mexico scores a World Cup goal — hype watch parties, special game-day menus, extended hours & more

The World Cup is well underway in Atlanta, and we couldn't be more excited for the rest of the summer! With tons of incredible watch parties, sports bars, and viewing events... you might be overwhelmed wi...

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Atlanta’s iconic FIFA Fan Fest is adding an extra opening day this week — with nighttime fun from 6pm – 12am for the Turkey vs USA match

FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta just made a huge announcement on social media this morning! They said in a post today, Atlanta, we heard you loud and clear... We will now be OPEN on Thursday, June 25th,...

Escapes Wellness & nature

One of the country’s top 26 best beaches is a laid-back, family-friendly destination just 4 hours from Atlanta — sandy beaches, 200+ bird species, rich history & more

A new report by Travel + Leisure lists the top 26 beaches in the U.S. for "sand, surf, and scenic escapes." And a Georgia gem made the roundup! Keep scrolling to learn all about North Beach on Tybee Islan...

The 438,000-acre Okefenokee Swamp might become Georgia’s first World Heritage Site, joining an extremely prestigious list with only 26 sites within the U.S. — North America’s largest ‘blackwater’ wetland

Since 1982, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has been on the World Heritage Site organization's radar… and now it might finally happen. The awe-inspiring Okefenokee, which has a deep cultural h...

Culture Things to do

One of the ‘top 100 arts festivals’ in the U.S. is a free-admission 2-day art festival in Piedmont Park — 250+ artists, live music, food & more

Organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC, who also partners with the fall fine arts Chastain Park Arts Festival and more than a dozen other events, the Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival...

Atlanta is under a tornado watch until 11pm tonight — here’s what you need to know

According to a new alert from the National Weather Service for Peachtree City/Atlanta, a large portion of Metro Atlanta, including the City of Atlanta, is under a tornado watch. Keep scrolling for all the...

Things to do

The first ever Cumberland Art Festival is coming to Atlanta this October — 125+ artist vendors, 12 food trucks, live entertainment & more

The first-ever Cumberland Art Festival is coming to the ATL this fall, and you don't want to miss out on all the fun! This amazing new art festival is the perfect spot to enjoy community, shop local vendo...

Food & drink Top news

After 11 years at #1, Chick-fil-A has been replaced as the best quick service restaurant in the U.S.

A new study by the American Customer Satisfaction Index reported some shocking new data earlier this week. Hold onto your chicken sandwich, because... according to the report, Chick-fil-A is no longer the...