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.

Could We Get An NHL Team In Metro ATL? — A Developmental Group Is Looking To Turn This Alpharetta Mall Into A 20,000 Seat Arena

There has been talk for years about bringing an NHL team back to the ATL area, and we might be one step closer to seeing that goal come to fruition. A developmental team made up of Jamestown Properties (kn...

Escapes Wellness & nature

A Whimsical World Of Ancient Gnomes Is Hidden Away In These Rocky Cliffs, Just 2 Hours From Atlanta

There's nothing quite like adding a little whimsy into your spring with a getaway to one of the most magical & underrated spots in Georgia! Rock City's Gnomes & Gardens festival is the perfect esc...

Walmart Doubled Its Metro Atlanta Drone Delivery Service Today — Ultra-Fast Drone Delivery To 120,000+ Metro ATL Households

In December of 2025, Walmart teamed up with Wing, a drone delivery service, to bring drone delivery to the Metro ATL area. Since then, the number of delivery Nests, or drone hubs, has officially doubled....

Atlanta Ranks In The Top 10 Cities In The Entire World For Green Spaces In New Global Ranking — From The Longest Arboretum In The World To Hidden Urban Forests

A new study conducted by Best Cities ranks all the cities in the world over a myriad of topics... and Atlanta ranks in the top 10 for a very important category: green spaces! Keep scrolling to learn more...

Atlanta’s First-Ever Open Container District Has Been Approved By The City Council — Here’s Everything You Need To Know

We've got some big news for Atlantans who love enjoying the city with a drink in hand! Atlanta's first open container district has been approved by the Atlanta City Council! Keep scrolling to learn exactl...

Culture Food & drink Things to do

This FREE Family-Friendly Eid Al-Fitr Picnic Is The Perfect Way To End Ramadan This Weekend — Outdoors & Open To All

This weekend is Eid al-Fitr, and ATL Community is hosting a super fun festival in Peachtree Corners. This Saturday, enjoy festive vibes, delicious food and coffee, family fun and more at this Eid al-Fitr...

Escapes Top news Wellness & nature

This Luxurious Micro Resort Tucked Away In The Georgia Foothills Is One Of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places Of 2026 & It Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Stepped Back In Time Into An Aristocrat’s Country Estate

If you're looking for the perfect escape this year, you've got to check out Quercus, a micro resort hidden away in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. TIME Magazine calls it one of the 2026 'World...

Stretching More Than 60 Acres, The ‘World’s Longest Linear Arboretum’ Is On The Atlanta Beltline — Beating Out NYC & Vancouver’s Iconic Arboretums

The Atlanta Beltline is one of the most unique and wonderful parts of the infrastructure of our city. Check it out on any nice day and you'll see people out exercising, walking, skating, scootering, perfo...

Atlanta Airport Experiencing Super Long TSA Lines, & Over 200 Delayed Or Cancelled Flights — Here’s What You Need To Know

The weather is doing more than just cramping our spring style. Today, Tuesday, March 17th, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the busiest airport in the world, is having to cancel and del...

Food & drink

L.A.’s Cult-Favorite Breakfast Spot, Eggslut, Is Finally Open In Atlanta — Here’s How To Check Out The First-Ever East Coast Eggslut Location

Founded in 2011, Eggslut is a fan-favorite among breakfast and brunch fanatics on the West Coast, and now, they've finally decided to share the love with the East Coast, right here in Atlanta! On March 5t...