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.

MARTA’s New Better Breeze Fare Payment System Launches Today — Here’s How To Get Your New Orange Card Before Your Breeze Card Is Obsolete

It's finally time, Atlanta. MARTA's long-awaited and long-discussed Better Breeze payment system officially launches today, and we've got all the details to make sure you're up to date! Keep scrolling to...

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3 Famous Heated Rivalry Cast Members Are Coming To Atlanta For A Fan Meet & Greet This April — Here’s Everything You Need To Know

If you can't get enough of the internationally adored hockey romance, Heated Rivalry, then you're in luck! You can MEET three of the actors from the show at Atlanta's only romance-only romance book store,...

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This Nordic-Themed Brewpub Just 4 Blocks From Mercedes-Benz Is Opening A Sprawling 30,000 Sq Ft Extension Ahead Of The FIFA World Cup — Complete With Old School Arcade Games, Soccer Simulators, & Even The Possibility Of A Climbing Wall

We've got big news from Downtown Atlanta's amazing Nordic brewpub, SKOL! The iconic Minnesota Viking-inspired and Nordic-themed brewery that caused a huge stir in the ATL for one massive reason—it SNOWS...

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A Sprawling 74,000 Sq. Ft. Mega Buc-ee’s Is Set To Break Ground Just 1 Hour From Atlanta In Less Than 2 Weeks

Good news for Buc-ee's lovers in the ATL! The cult-favorite gas station chain based out of Texas is ready to break ground on their long-awaited Monroe County location, just an hour outside of Atlanta off...

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Zoo Atlanta’s Newest Resident Is One Of The Most Endangered Crocodile Species On Earth — Meet Seng, The Siamese Crocodile

There's an adorable new reptile at Zoo Atlanta, and you've gotta go meet him! Zoo Atlanta's newest resident, Seng, is a super endangered Siamese crocodile. Keep scrolling to learn all about what this addi...

This Atlanta Neighborhood Is The #1 Best Place To Live In America — A Charming ATL Community Full Of Fun Things To Do

When you think of fun things to do in the ATL, one of the first neighborhoods on the tip of your tongue is definitely Atlantic Station. From massive food festivals to family-friendly events to artist mark...

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The Viral Soft Serve Margaritas Are Coming To Atlanta At Last — Here Are 3 Spots You Can Get Them This Spring & Summer

Up until now, to get one of those delicious viral soft serve margaritas that you've seen all over TikTok, you had to drive alllll the way to Senoia. And while we think it's definitely worth the trip, we'v...

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Big Boi Is Taking Over Atlanta’s Iconic Smorgasburg Food Festival With A FREE Performance & 404 Day Block Party Next Weekend — Here’s Everything You Need To know

Atlanta's most iconic holiday, 404 Day, is almost here--and we're planning on celebrating in a BIG way! This 404 Day, Impossible Foods is turning it all the way up with an iconic tribute to Atlanta's earl...

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The Head And The Heart, Natasha Bedingfield, & More Will Perform At This FREE Cherry Blossom Festival In Brookhaven This Weekend

This weekend is the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, and you don't want to miss out on all the fun! This year's festival is set to be one of the best yet, so keep scrolling for all the fun details. ...

GA Senate Passes A Bill That Could Permanently End Daylight Saving & Switch The State To A New Time Zone

Twice a year, we change our clocks. First we spring forward and lose an hour (but gain an hour of sunlight in the evenings), and then we fall back, gaining that hour of sleep back... but making it darker...