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.

This 10 Day Cherry Blossom Festival Boasts 350,000 Cotton Candy Pink Yoshino Cherry Trees — Visit The Cherry Blossom Capital Of The World Just 1.5 Hours From Atlanta

Spring is just around the corner, and we're so excited to explore all the fun floral events! Every March, Macon, Georgia totally transforms into a pink, cotton-candy paradise as more than 350,000 Yoshi...

Culture Things to do

Dating Back To 1858, The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade Is The Longest Running Event In The City — The 142nd Parade Returns This Month With The Big Idaho Potato Truck, Irish Dancers, & So Much More

Every year, a sea of green takes over Midtown during the city's longest running celebration: the Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade! And this year, for the 142nd annual event, the city is going all out! Keep scr...

Your MARTA Breeze Card Will Be Obsolete In 59 Days — Here’s How & When To Get Your New Card, Transfer Your Balance & More

A Better Breeze is coming to Atlanta, and we're gearing up for the change. MARTA announced a system-wide update last year, and now, it's time for the transition to start actually happening. Soon, your sil...

Things to do Wellness & nature

These Atlanta Area Public Libraries Are Offering FREE Seeds For Your Garden — Here’s How You Can Get Free Seeds

Thinking about starting a garden this year? We've got great news for ya! You can 'check out' FREE seeds from the library and enjoy the fruits of your labor (literally) all season long. Keep scrolling for...

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An Exclusive Harry Styles Pop-Up Shop Is Taking Over Atlanta This Week—Here’s What We Know

Harry Styles' new album, Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, releases this week, on March 6th, 2026... and Harry fans couldn't be more excited. The 12-track album is one of the most highly-anticipated...

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A Tour Of Rare, Major Historical Documents From America’s Founding Is Making A Tour Stop In Atlanta & You Can Go For FREE — Washington’s & Hamilton’s Oaths of Allegiance (1778), The Articles of Association (1774) & More

Eight states have been selected for the honor of hosting some of the nation's most monumental founding documents for the public to see, and Georgia is on the list! This spring, a Freedom Plane (a play...

Culture Wellness & nature

This Weekend Is Daylight Saving Time In Atlanta — We’re Losing An Hour Of Sleep, But Gaining An Hour Of Evening Sunlight

This weekend is Daylight Saving Time, and that means two things: one, we'll lose an hour of sleep, but two, we'll gain an hour of sunlight in the evenings! Keep scrolling to learn more. When is Dayligh...

Escapes Wellness & nature

The #1 Best Daffodil Garden In The U.S. Boasts 20 Million Blooms, Just 1 Hour From Atlanta — Famous For “The Largest Display Of Daffodils This Side Of Holland”

Spring is just around the corner, and that means one thing: the flowers are in BLOOM! From beautiful tulips to massive azalea gardens and beyond, there are so many stunning flower fields to check out in a...

MARTA Is Launching A New On-Demand Transit Service This Weekend & It’s Free For 3 Weeks

This weekend, Saturday, March 7, 2026, the MARTA is officially launching their brand new MARTA Reach program, a sophisticated on-demand transit service that is designed to provide flexible, point-to-point...

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The Longest-Running Handmade Pop-Up Market In Atlanta Is Expanding To A Brand New Location This May — With Artisan Makers From 7 States & More Art Than Ever Before

If you're looking for a fun way to kick off your spring season, we've got JUST the event for you! Atlanta's own Indie Craft Experience is bringing their spring market back, with some massive new updates,...