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-- Tons of food were handed out to people in the Sardis area of Dallas County. Officials at the Selma Area Food Bank say they continue to distribute more food…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Regions Bank is building a new location in Selma -- and the Dallas County Commission is looking to buy the old one. Construction crews are hard at work at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Courthouse was shutdown for about an hour Tuesday afternoon -- after a woman told deputies that she had a hand grenade in her car. The woman told deputies -- the grenade was…
Selma Police have arrested three suspects who robbed one man and shot another in the head. Dallas County authorities told us 18-year-old Jerry Blocton and 19-year-old Curtis Burns are both charged with…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An art project in Selma aims to promote unity in the community -- by bringing people together -- to make something beautiful. Birmingham artist Tres Taylor is painting a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Secretary of State John Merrill will be monitoring the upcoming municipal elections in Marion, Centreville and Selma -- after candidates raise concerns about fraud and corruption. Secretary Merrill met…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Census officials are working with local business leaders in Perry County -- to try and make sure "Everyone Counts" in Perry County. TEKPAK, Incorporated hosted a Census Day event…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is set to reopen in less than two weeks. Teachers are already back on the job -- while students report back later…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson is warning the public -- to be on-guard against scams during the pandemic. Jackson says scam artists are looking to take advantage of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Cadets at Marion Military Institute are starting to make their way back to campus for the fall -- and school officials are using technology to help keep everyone safe…
