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-- More details emerge about some of the dignitaries set to attend this year's Bridge Crossing Jubilee. A stacked line-up of honorees at the annual Martin and Coretta…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is looking to expand its transportation services in the district -- to provide school bus pick up and drop off service -- to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The rising Alabama River has people in Selma concerned about flooding -- and the possibility of property damage. People eating at the Sandbar Grille and Bar -- are enjoying…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two convictions and two life sentences -- have brought a 2014 murder case to a close in Selma. Now the victim's two sons -- are speaking out. Orlando Robinson…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A couple of big names are on the way to Selma for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. Presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden -- and voting…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Hale County man is behind bars tonight -- charged with robbing a bank in Perry County. Sheriff Billy Jones says the suspect apparently took a day off from…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marengo County woman is dead -- and her husband is hurt -- after a round of storms sweep through the county early Thursday morning. A pile of wreckage…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The town of Orrville is about to experience a major growth spurt this year. Mayor Louvenia Lumpkin says plans in the works -- to bring a new grocery store…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Things around the Dallas County Sheriff's Office have gotten a little hairy over the past few of months. Deputies paid $50 dollars a month in December and January --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A series of sinkholes on the riverfront in Selma has city leaders concerned for the safety of people who visit Riverfront Park. A massive sinkhole has formed…
