George McDonald is the West Alabama Newsroom reporter for WAKA Action 8 News. He is based in Selma and covers Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Wilcox counties.
George began reporting for us in June 2005. He arrived in Alabama from WTOK in Meridian, Mississippi, where he worked as a reporter/photographer. He began his career in television news at WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was an editor.
George enjoys reporting because he says you’re always learning things you might not otherwise learn, meeting people you wouldn’t otherwise meet and doing things you might not otherwise do, but says the best thing about being a reporter is the potential to have a positive impact in the lives of others.
A native of Chicago (South Side!), George is an alumnus of Tougaloo College and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. When he’s not working, George enjoys spending quality time with his family.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Wilcox County are mourning the loss of county commissioner -- and long-time educator -- Michael Saulsberry. Commissioner Michael Saulsberry died Sunday -- at age 44 -- following…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A missing person case in Dallas County -- has now become a death investigation. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 84 year old Thomas Houston -- was found deceased at a…
From the West Alabama News Network-- Preparations for the Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee are underway in Selma. And organizers say this year's Jubilee -- will be a global event. "And it's going to take…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three Marengo County men are behind bars tonight -- charged with trying to kill a Pine Hill police officer. Twenty-two year old Calvin Ferguson, Jr. -- 22 year old…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars -- accused of breaking into a bank. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded to PNC Bank in downtown Selma -- when…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Protection from COVID-19 is now available at the Lowndes County Health Department in Hayneville. The Moderna vaccine is currently being administered to frontline healthcare workers and first responders. The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Marengo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the county's first murder of the new year. About an hour after ringing in the New Year -- investigators found themselves working…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As 2020 begins to fade into the rear view mirror of the past -- folks in Selma are embracing the new year -- and hopeful about what it'll bring.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are looking for a Selma man who's been missing without a trace -- for about a week. Twenty-four year Shawndarius Tyus disappeared -- right before Christmas. Family…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Judson College in Marion has reached it's year end fund raising goal. However, the long-term future of the private Baptist College remains uncertain. "We have now surpassed our first…
