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-- Dallas County Schools is finalizing it's plans to reopen for the upcoming school year. The school district is providing options for student learning this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help to identify a wanted armed robbery suspect. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the Dollar General on Highway 22 in Valley Grande --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turned out for a drive-thru food giveaway Wednesday morning in Selma. Twenty pound boxes of fresh produce were handed out to people who came through. Free…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The results of the primary runoff election are now certified and official. Election officials in Dallas County canvassed the runoff election this afternoon. Twenty-two provisional ballots cast…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- People in Selma are remembering the life and legacy of civil rights icon and Alabama native -- John Lewis. Flags are flying at half staff around the city --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A community college in West Alabama is voted the top community college in the state of Alabama -- and one of the top ten community colleges in the country.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A community college in West Alabama is voted the top community college in the state of Alabama -- and one of the top ten community colleges in the entire country. Marion Military Institute in Marion…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A job readiness program in Dallas County -- helps some local high school students -- get prepared for their future. Easterseals West Central Alabama is hosting their Job Exploration…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Marengo County DA's Office and the Demopolis Police Department -- are hoping a big reward -- will help them solve -- an unsolved murder. District Attorney Greg Griggers…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County voters are at the polls choosing a new tax collector -- and two new county commissioners. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says voter turnout in Dallas County --…
