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.

10 fabulous ways to celebrate Father’s Day in Atlanta

This Sunday, June 21st, 2026, is Father's Day, Atlanta! If you're looking for some fun weekend plans with your dad this Father's Day, don't worry--we've got you covered! From amazing Father's Day even...

Culture Things to do

6 ways to celebrate & honor Juneteenth in Atlanta this weekend

There’s so much going on in Atlanta for Juneteenth this year! We’ve made a list of all the ways you can honor and celebrate this incredibly important holiday! Keep scrolling to see all the Juneteent...

Food & drink

The best ice cream shop in Georgia is a local ATL favorite that started as a small walk-up shop in East Atlanta — & Conan O’Brien once famously scooped ice cream there

The hot weather is HERE, Atlanta, and the best way to beat the heat is to get a delicious scoop (or, let's be real two) of ice cream! And we're in luck here in the ATL... because the best ice cream in the...

A new, unnamed home design competition series is looking to cast Atlanta-area homeowners & neighbors — from the producers behind ‘Brother vs Brother,’ ‘Giada in the Kitchen,’ & more

Calling all Atlanta area homeowners who want to spruce up their living areas! We've got some big news for you--there's a brand new home design competition show coming to the ATL, and they're looking to ca...

Culture Things to do

This massive ‘indoor city’ is Metro Atlanta’s most ambitious new entertainment complex — 14 interactive movie sets, celebrity chef Katsuji Tanabe’s live-fire cooking restaurant & countless creative events

There's a brand new entertainment destination and content creator playground in the ATL, and you're definitely gonna wanna check it out. Whether you're into making your own content and need a specific set...

Culture Food & drink

Georgia’s first-ever chimney cake shop just opened 25 minutes from Atlanta — you’ve gotta try this ancient Transylvanian treat with a modern twist

Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth in the ATL? We've got a delicious new treat that you're gonna wanna try! Georgia's first chimney cake shop just opened in Peachtree Corners, and it's worth a little dri...

Sports Things to do

Atlantic Station is putting the World Cup on the Jumbotron with free World Cup watch parties on the Green — & an entire official 2026 FIFA World Cup merch store pop-up

The World Cup is HERE and we're loving all the hype here in the ATL. With our first match hosted in the ATL under our belt (and World Cup history at that!) the city is ready to celebrate all World Cup-lon...

Sports Top news

Your ultimate guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule in Atlanta — & how to get your last-minute tickets

With 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 North American cities, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest World Cup in history. And we're THRILLED to host 8 matches here at Mercedes-Benz, which will be rename...

Culture Music

‘My retirement album’: Latto announces her new album ‘Big Mama,’ which comes out later this month, will be her last

American rapper raised in the ATL has make a shocking announcement on X (formerly known as Twitter): she's done making music. In an unexpected post, she called her upcoming album, 'Big Mama,' her 'retirem...

Culture Food & drink Things to do

The largest R&B Mimosa Festival in the U.S. is coming to Atlanta for 4th of July weekend — 2 hours of bottomless mimosas, food vendors, & local merch

This summer, get ready for the biggest Mimosa Festival in the U.S., right here in the ATL! R&B Mimosa Festival is a can't-miss experience full of delicious drinks, yummy food, amazing music, and of co...