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-- It was another full slate of events Saturday at the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma. The day featured about twenty separate activities and events. Half of them were…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is underway in Selma. The four day event kicked off Thursday night with a welcome reception -- and a mass meeting at the historic…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- We've all heard the question -- If a tree falls in the forest -- and there's no one there to hear it -- does it really make a sound?…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new apprenticeship program in Dallas County aims to help businesses meet their need for highly skilled workers by training students to step into those jobs. School officials announced…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- If you need a job -- check this out! The U. S. Census -- is looking for workers. Congresswoman Terri Sewell -- and the U. S. Census…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new mentoring program at Wallace Community College Selma -- aims to help school age boys -- end up in college -- instead of prison. The Man-Up Mentoring program…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Today is Law Enforcement and First Responder Appreciation Day in Dallas County. Churches and businesses around the community teamed-up to provide a free meal for law enforcement and first…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Concerns about flooding have people in Dallas County -- keeping a close eye on the rising water level -- of the Alabama River. Jeff Hudson of Selma loves living…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The high cost of healthcare was front and center at a town hall meeting and resource fair in Selma. Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted the events. She says healthcare is…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a project underway in Selma to expand the Selma Interpretive Center. to make it even bigger and better. The National Park Service is coordinating with the city of…
