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-- Big changes are on the way to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. A project to light up the historic bridge is underway -- and moving forward. The project…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Dallas County is the site of the state's first capital -- as well as the site of historic civil rights events -- that changed the world. And the county…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County School officials continue to get ready for the start of the new school year -- amid COVID-19. The school district is preparing to bring some students back…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- The life and legacy of John Lewis is -- forever tied to Bloody Sunday -- and Selma to Montgomery marches. Historic events -- sparked by events -- that started…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Congressman John Lewis was a fixture at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. He used his influence -- to support the effort to commemorate Bloody Sunday…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The plan to reopen schools in Perry County amid the COVID-19 pandemic -- has officially been approved by the school board. Superintendent Marcia Smiley says the first nine weeks…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma voters will be choosing a new mayor in the upcoming municipal elections in August. Mayor Darrio Melton won't be on the ballot -- and there are a dozen…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Longtime Fort Deposit Mayor Fletcher Fountain won't be on the ballot in the upcoming municipal elections in August. After serving five terms in office -- Fountain decided not…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people flocked to Selma to watch Congressman John Lewis make his final journey across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Shouts of "Thank you" -- "Farewell" -- and "Good trouble"…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma paid tribute to the life and legacy of Civil Rights icon -- Congressman John Lewis. A private ceremony was held at the historic Brown Chapel AME…
