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.

The Moon Will Turn Blood Red For 82 Minutes Tonight As A Part Of The Last Total Lunar Eclipse For Years — Here’s How You Can See It From Atlanta

Look to the skies, Atlanta! If you love all-things moon and celestial, we’ve got some great news for ya. We're about to experience the last total lunar eclipse until New Year’s Eve of 2028 (into 2029) wil...

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Atlanta Is Officially One Of The Top 8 ‘Best Places To Live In The U.S. For Young Adults’

A new report by Travel + Leisure lists Atlanta among the top 8 best places for young adults to live in the U.S. From young professionals looking for the best jobs to young people looking to party it up on...

Food & drink Top news

This Atlanta Hotel & Restaurant Under The Same Roof Just Earned 5 Stars On Forbes’ 2026 Travel Guide, Marking A Monumental Historic Win For The City

Atlanta is taking home another impressive accolade in the culinary and hospitality world, and we couldn't be more excited. Forbes Travel Guide, one of the most prestigious rating systems for luxury hotels,...

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This Quaint Irish Pub Was Built In Dublin & Then Assembled Here In Georgia — Here’s How You Can Visit A Piece Of Ireland

Did you know you can visit a piece of Ireland right here in Georgia? Well, you're in luck. We've got a ~real~ Irish pub right here in the GA! Paddy's Irish Pub is the perfect spot to celebrate St. Patrick...

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The Atlanta Hawks Are Collaborating With Atlanta’s Iconic Magic City Strip Club For Magic City Monday With A Halftime Performance By T.I., Magic City’s Famous Wings, & More

This March, the Atlanta Hawks are hosting a truly one-of-a-kind event: Magic City Monday. And yes, it's exactly what it sounds like! Keep scrolling to learn all about the Hawks' Magic City collab, with a...

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Atlanta Is Officially The #3 Best State Capital To Live In

A new report by WalletHub officially ranks Atlanta as one of the best state capitals to live in in the United States. Keep scrolling to learn all about why Atlanta ranks so high on the list of state capit...

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This Is The Friendliest Neighborhood In The City Of Atlanta — Famous For Their Annual Porchfest, Farmers Markets & Local Businesses

A new report by Nextdoor ranks the friendliest neighborhoods in the city, and we're not surprised at all the see which ATL neighborhood tops the list! Which ATL neighborhood is the friendliest? Keep scrol...

Escapes Wellness & nature

This Atlanta Campsite Is Officially One Of The Top 10 Campgrounds In The United States

Spring is just around the corner, and that means we're getting ready to enjoy nice warm weather in the beautiful City in a Forest! Of course, Georgia is full of incredible hiking destinations and campgrou...

This Beloved Midtown Movie Theater Is Shutting Down

We've got some sad news for movie lovers in the ATL. The iconic IPIC Theaters location in Midtown Atlanta is set to close its doors--and soon. Keep scrolling to learn more. When is the theater set to c...

A First-Of-Its-Kind Fully Autonomous Transit System Is Coming To Atlanta This Year — On-Demand Vehicles, 2.5-Minute Trips, & No More Sitting In Traffic For Hours On End

Massive news for public transit in South Metro Atlanta (and the world as a whole), Glydways, a leading global Automated Transit Network (ATN), has officially broke ground on its first-ever publicly-access...