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-- A Dallas County sheriff's deputy finds himself on the wrong side of the law tonight -- facing multiple charges. Thirty year old Joshua Davidson of Greenville is charged for…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County School District has a new superintendent. Dr. Marcia Smiley took the reins at the school district July 1st. Smiley is no stranger to Perry County Schools.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County officials held an election school for poll workers -- to get ready for the runoff elections Tuesday. Poll workers were trained how to use the election equipment…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County Courthouse is closed due to a worker testing positive for COVID-19. The shutdown comes right before the runoff election. Commission Chairman Cedric Hudson says the courthouse…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The largest Civil Rights event in the country is now under new leadership. The Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee recently announced Drew Glover of Santa Cruz, California -- as the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A home grown manufacturing company in Selma is paying it forward in the community in a big way. Bush Hog, Inc. -- donated a zero turn mower to a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's been more than five years since Perry County native Samuel Payne disappeared -- and members of his family say they're still waiting for justice in his case. Payne…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One person is dead -- and another is behind bars -- after a shooting early Sunday morning in Wilcox County. Sheriff Earnest Evans says 17 year old Steven Etheridge…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County officials are making their final preparations for the upcoming primary runoff election. The primary runoffs are less than two weeks away. Dallas County voters will choose a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The search to find a missing Dallas County man continues -- while his family continues to hope for his safe return. It's now been one week since…
