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.

YETI is set to open its first Georgia location right here in Atlanta this week — Join in on the Grand Opening Weekend festivities for the chance to win a custom YETI Krog hat, in‑store exclusives, & a FREE gift

Big news, Atlanta! With one sentence, "Hey, Atlanta. We’re on our way." YETI announced that they'll be opening their first-ever Georgia store, and it'll be right here in the heart of Atlanta. So if you're...

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North America’s most ambitious indoor adrenaline park is opening NEXT WEEK in Atlanta — with a 35-ft mega slide tower, a massive 40-ft Drop Tower, & 20+ attractions, rides & obstacle courses

Craving a thrilling new experience? We've got some great news for ya, Atlanta! Thrillz Atlanta, a first-of-its-kind new indoor adrenaline park is coming to the ATL, and you don't wanna miss out on all the...

Secret Guides Things to do

27 jazzy things to do this June in Atlanta

It’s finally June, and we’re celebrating the first month of summer with a list of all the best things to do in Atlanta! From fun festivals to delicious places to eat, there’s a million activities to add...

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This Alpine-inspired restaurant with a uniquely Atlanta twist is one of ‘North America’s 50 Best Restaurants’ for 2026 — lemon pepper frog legs, venison tartare, white pepper ice cream & beyond

A new report by 50 Best reveals their list of the 50 best restaurants in North America, ranked, and we aren't surprised at all that an ATL restaurant made the list! Keep scrolling to learn all about Avize...

Culture Things to do

Allons-y! David Tennant, Billie Piper, & Alex Kingston from ‘Doctor Who’ are coming to Dragon Con in Atlanta this year — Here’s everything you need to know

Atlanta's own Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, pop culture con focusing on sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, comics, lit, art, & film in the world, and this year, they're pulling out ALL the stops. You d...

Food & drink

Belle Bar, a new open-air, small bites & raw bar concept from James Beard–nominated chef Joey Ward will open in Atlanta early this summer — Wednesday Jazz Nights, easy-drinking wines & shareable bites

We've got great news for all the foodies in the ATL! Michelin-recommended and local favorite restaurant, Southern Belle, is expanding its footprint with the addition of Belle Bar, a brand new outdoor pati...

Culture Escapes

Roadtrip time! Dolly Parton’s Tennessean Travel Stop opens this June, just 4 hours from Atlanta — fuel stations, ‘Cup of Ambition Coffee’, DLY BBQ, a Dolly-inspired tour bus, a lounge, & much more

Dolly Parton is a household name in just about every home in the U.S., and for good reason. The country singer, actress, songwriter, businesswoman, and philanthropist has over five decades of chart-toppin...

Barnes & Noble is returning to Edgewood this summer with a stunning new floor plan & café

Looking for your next summer beach read? What about your next fantasy world to get totally obsessed with? Or the next literary fiction that will make you sit and ponder? Well, we've got some great news fo...

Atlanta ranks in the top 10 worst U.S. cities for traffic in 2026, with a higher daily average commute than Los Angeles

A new report by ConsumerAffairs identifies the U.S. cities with the worst traffic, and, unsurprisingly, Atlanta is in the top 10, ranking in at #8. Keep scrolling for all the details... not that you didn'...

Culture Things to do

Forget a trip to Japan! The biggest JapanFest ever returns to Atlanta this September — with ancient feudal Japanese martial arts, traditional Omikoshi, cultural street food vendors & so much more

JapanFest is coming to the ATL for its 39th year, and we can't wait for all the fun, culture, and activities. Keep scrolling for all the details! What is JapanFest? Shutterstock Every year, nearl...