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.

22 FREE hands-on activities for kids this summer from coloring with Blooper to a Teddy Bear Clinic & beyond — The Battery’s Summer Wellstar Family Series

In a partnership with Wellstar Health System, The Battery Atlanta is excited to host the Wellstar Family Series this summer: an engaging collection of free, family-friendly events on the Plaza Green. Keep...

Things to do

This FREE ‘Summer Jam’ is the perfect, family-friendly way to kick off the warm weather season in Atlanta — live music, complimentary funnel cake, a bubble house, & activities for all ages

School's out, and (official) summer is almost here! If you're searching for the perfect way to kick off the warm weather season and have some fun with the whole family... look no more! High Street's Summe...

Culture

One of Atlanta’s largest contemporary art spaces is hosting a FREE new show: ‘This Is Now’ — 33 emerging & established artists

If you're looking for a super contemporary art exhibition to check out in Atlanta this spring, you're in luck! Three Atlanta artists, architect and fine artist, Amy Landesberg, folk artist and journalist,...

‘The most technologically advanced [trains] in the country’ — MARTA announces the CQ400 First Ride next week, along the same route as MARTA’s inaugural train ride in 1979

Alllll aboard! The most technologically advanced trains in the country are about to hit the tracks here in Atlanta, and you don't want to miss history being made! Keep scrolling to learn more about these...

Food & drink Things to do

Atlanta’s FREE Porches and Pies Festival will return this October at Adair Park — A massive pie bake-off, pie eating contest, local vendors, live music & more

Atlanta's favorite neighborhood pie festival, Porches and Pies, is coming back to the ATL this fall, and you can't miss out on all the fun. Keep scrolling to learn all about what you can expect at this ye...

Your MARTA Breeze card is now available in Apple Wallet — here’s how to access it

Big news for Atlantans! Your MARTA Breeze card is now available in your Apple Wallet, making public transit even easier & more accessible. Keep scrolling to learn how you can add your Breeze card to y...

This Metro Atlanta city is the #5 ‘Best Place to Live’ in the U.S. — & it’s the #1 best place to live in Georgia

When it comes to the best places to live, there are tons of factors to take into account: your lifestyle, your needs, what you want to live near... and obviously so much more. A new report by U.S. News tr...

Things to do Wellness & nature

Float under the full moon at this magical floating sound bath experience just 40 minutes from Atlanta this weekend — May’s rare Blue Moon

May's second full moon will illuminate the skies this weekend, and we've got the perfect plans to celebrate: a relaxing lunar tides sound bath! (Now if you're thinking... huh? Don't worry, we'll break it...

Secret Guides Things to do

23 FREE outdoor movies to catch in Atlanta this summer

Grab your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, Atlanta, because outdoor movie screenings are taking over these iconic venues and parks across the city this summer. From family-favorites to Hollywood blockbust...

Culture Escapes

The Great American Road Trip just announced their ultimate U.S. driving tour to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday — These 5 Georgia gems made the list

This year is America's 250th birthday, and to celebrate the individual cities that make the U.S. so special, The Great American Road Trip has partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation to create...