Sponsored by Mahaffey Linkous Orthodontics

The Citizen continues its mission to highlight the best and brightest athletes in our community with our Athletes of the Week feature, proudly sponsored by Mahaffey Linkous Orthodontics. Each week, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of student-athletes across local high schools. During the summer months, we’ll also feature student athletes from community leagues.  

This week, we’re proud to feature these athletes. 

PAC Swimming

Mackayla Richards

Swimming 

Mackayla is an upcoming freshman and one of the youngest swimmers in our top training group, but you’d never guess it. She stands out as one of the toughest athletes on the team. Mackayla brings positivity, coachability, and respect to every practice, and above all, she’s FUN to coach and be around. During the 2024-2025 short course season, she qualified for both the Georgia Peach State and Age Group State Championship meets, showing that hard work and a great attitude truly pay off.  – Coach Nicole

Row Georgia

Anastyn Spivey

Rowing

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Anastyn Spivey — a standout role model and one of the hardest workers on our team! Anastyn is always the first to jump in and help set up practice — from oars to launch prep, she’s got it covered. Her work ethic and positive attitude make her an invaluable part of the crew. 

The Citizen Athletes of the Week is sponsored by Mahaffey Linkous Orthodontics. They believe in making our community smile by giving back as well as providing braces and Invisalign for over two decades. In fact, Mahaffey Linkous Orthodontics has successfully crafted the smiles of over 2,000 patients utilizing Invisalign making them in the top 1% of all Invisalign providers. The kind of individualized care and kindness found in the practice fits featuring outstanding athletes in our community. We all win when we can smile freely! For more information on how you or your dependent can get a free consultation with Mahaffey Linkous Orthodontics, visit PeachtreeCityBraces.com.