25. Terri Moody Hancock, From the Fairway to the Pickleball Court: A Conversation with Athens, Georgia Golf Legend.

25. Terri Moody Hancock, From the Fairway to the Pickleball Court: A Conversation with Athens, Georgia Golf Legend.

This episode offers a warm and inspiring window into one of Athens' most celebrated athletes. Host Lesley Platek sits down with Terri Moody Hancock for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from golf fairways to pickleball courts — and reveals the quiet, quilting heart behind one of Georgia's greatest champions. Terri Moody Hancock is a true Athens original — a two-time All-American at UGA, the 1981 Broderick Award winner and National Golfer of the Year, the first woman in Georgia history to earn a full athletic scholarship and the first women at UGA to win a National Championship. She went on to earn her LPGA Tour card and compete internationally, all while carrying the calm, unshakeable composure that defined her game. She has since been inducted into multiple halls of fame, including the National Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame, the Georgia State Sports Hall of Fame, the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, and the Athens Athletic Hall of Fame. In this episode Terri and Lesley cover: * Growing up in a golf family — from her grandfather's gifted country club membership to her father's SEC championship career at UGA * Competing on the boys' golf team at Athens Academy before women's teams existed, and what it was like to outplay opponents who weren't expecting it * Her standout moments as a Bulldog, including winning the individual national championship in a sudden-death playoff — with her mom walking all 21 holes on a broken toe * Earning her LPGA Tour card, playing tournaments in Japan, and navigating life as a solo traveler before the era of coaches and entourages * Life after golf: her passion for quilting, her love of pickleball, and the joy of watching her golf-phenom grandson Jackson compete Terri's story is one of quiet confidence, deep family roots, and a competitive fire that never burned out — it just found new courts to play on. From sand shots to pickleball angles to hand-stitched baby quilts, this conversation is a reminder that the best athletes carry their gifts into every corner of life.

24. The 90 year History of Dick Ferguson's Clothing Store

Dick Ferguson III shares the remarkable story of a family business that has weathered nearly a century of change, beginning with his grandfather Richard John Ferguson, who opened the store on Clayton Street in 1934. When his grandfather passed away unexpectedly, Dick's grandmother Mary Cloud stepped in to run the store — an extraordinary feat for a woman in that era — earning deep respect from the Athens community while raising her family and keeping the business alive. Episode Highlights: * Dick's grandmother Mary Cloud ran the store as a widowed woman in the 1940s and '50s, a trailblazing achievement at the time * Dick Sr. gave up a career offer with a Big Eight accounting firm to take over the store out of loyalty and pride. * The store nearly closed before COVID, but the arrival of manager Shane Cooper modernized operations and breathed new life into the business * Current manager Patrick Sowell has helped Dick Ferguson's achieve its best sales year ever. * Four generations of Fergusons — including Dick III's children and his brother Ed's children — have all worked in the store. Dick reflects on how Athens itself has shaped the store's identity, from the days when a coat and tie were standard attire to today's more casual menswear landscape. Through smart reinvention, a refreshed inventory, and a trusted team, Dick Ferguson's has not only survived but is thriving — a testament to the power of community roots, family legacy, and knowing when to evolve. As Dick puts it, he hopes to be alive for the store's 100th anniversary, and for his own children to one day tell this same story.

23. Karen Morgan from a Trial Attorney to Nationally Touring Stand Up Comedian

This episode is going to feel like sitting down with an old friend. Host Lesley Platek welcomes Karen Morgan, a born-and-raised Athens, Georgia native who has built a remarkable life straddling courtrooms, comedy stages, and now, Hollywood screenwriting. Karen Morgan is a former trial attorney turned nationally touring stand-up comedian, known for her two Dry Bar Comedy specials and her comedy album Shiny Happy People Laughing — recorded in her hometown and aired on four SiriusXM channels — with the title recorded with special permission from R.E.M. Karen and Lesley take a winding and wonderful walk through Athens memories, the craft of comedy, and what's next on Karen's horizon: * Karen grew up in Athens, swimming competitively at Athens Country Club and spending summers at Beechwood Cinema — where she saw Star Wars 26 times * After earning an art degree at UGA and working for legendary tennis coach Dan Magill, Karen spent seven years finding her way before attending Georgia State Law School at night while working full-time * A stand-up comedy workshop she took just to "get out of the house" led to a finalist spot on Nickelodeon's Search for the Funniest Mom in America — launching a 20-year comedy career * Karen describes her storytelling style as deeply observational and always true, explaining how she builds sets from "bits" to "chunks," taping every performance to refine her wordsmithing * She is currently pursuing an MFA in screenwriting at UGA, has already written a sitcom and a feature film about Athens tailgating, and plans to wind down touring by 2027 to focus on writing full-time Karen's journey is proof that no experience is wasted — every lap in the pool, every courtroom argument, and every punchline has led her exactly where she's meant to be. You can find Karen at karenmorgan.com or reach her directly on Instagram @ karenmorgancomedy

22. Legendary UGA Women's Tennis Coach Jeff Wallace

What better way to close out Season One of Classic City Rewind than with this conversation — especially with the NCAA Tennis Tournament coming to Athens May 14th–17th. Classic City Rewind returns with Season Two in July. If you've ever wondered what it looks like when passion, purpose, and place all come together, this conversation is for you. Host Lesley Platek sits down with legendary UGA women's tennis Coach Jeff Wallace — a Portland, Oregon native who arrived in Athens as a transfer student, fell in love with the Classic City, and never left. Jeff's journey from junior tennis player in the Pacific Northwest (including an early gig testing shoes for a then-fledgling Nike) to one of the winningest coaches in the history of collegiate women's tennis is nothing short of remarkable. He traces his path playing under Coach McGill, winning an SEC singles title in 1985, and landing the women's head coaching job at just 23 years old after a now-legendary job interview with Coach Vince Dooley. Episode highlights: * How a chance encounter with Nike's early shoe testing program shaped Jeff's junior tennis years * The story behind Georgia women's tennis going from an unranked program with a losing record to NCAA finalists in just two years * A once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 1987 NCAA Tournament — complete with Kenny Rogers, Benihana, and Wilt Chamberlain * The art of building a team-Jeff's thoughts on recruiting, culture, and treating people as individuals. * The incredible family story connecting Herschel Walker, the founding of UGA's women's track program, and Jeff's wife Sabina Jeff closes out with a heartfelt reflection on retirement, spending time with his wife Sabina, his daughter Brittney, known as Lovely Grey, is a fashion influencer and blogger and who he calls his internet athlete with over two million followers, his son Jarryd's incredible Paralympic career, spending time with their grandchildren and what it means to finally slow down and just be present. This one's a genuine gem.

21. Will Glenn – Trees, Tennis, and the Heart of Athens

If you've ever wondered what it looks like when a life is built on gratitude, grit, and genuine community, this episode is for you. Host Lesley Platek sits down with Will Glenn, partner and owner of Select Trees Enterprises, a Athens-area business that has grown over four decades into one of the larger tree nurseries in the country — with roots (literally and figuratively) that run deep in the Classic City. Will Glenn grew up in Athens, Georgia, shaped by family, faith, and a love of competition. After being cut from his YMCA soccer team , he found his path on the tennis court — eventually walking on to the UGA men's tennis program, earning his place on the team, and going on to spend 15 seasons as a player and coach, contributing to four NCAA championships along the way. Episode Highlights: * Will's walk-on journey at UGA — losing the tournament, but earning Coach Manny Diaz's respect through attitude and heart * How his parents, Mike and Kay Glenn, built Glenwood Landscape into what became Select Trees Enterprises * The extraordinary influence of businessman and mentor Forrest Ramer, whose investment, wisdom, and values helped shape Select Trees' mission * Mike Glenn's moving letter, Two Angels, a tribute to Forrest and Helen Ramer's impact on the business and the people in it * The Glenn family philosophy — captured in the phrase "Tighten Up" — and what it means to truly be present with the people you love Will closes the conversation by reflecting on the lessons left behind by his late parents, including their belief in abundance over scarcity, and the simple, powerful idea that all we take with us is that which is given away. It's a reminder that the most lasting legacies aren't built in boardrooms — they're built in relationships, in generosity, and in showing up, camera in hand, ready to capture the moment.