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-- The city of Demopolis is set to host the 2019 Babe Ruth 14U World Series in just a week. Final preparations are underway to make sure everything is ready…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An arson investigation is underway in Marion after a suspicious fire breaks out a home late Tuesday night. Police Chief Patrick Essex says firefighters and police responded to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma retailer is being recognized as one of the best in the state by the Alabama Retail Association. The ARA is honoring the Coffee Shoppe and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Teachers in Dallas County are getting a helping hand from a Selma businessman to get their classrooms ready for the new school year. K-F-C owner Mark Woodson…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A drug bust at a home in Dallas County -- lands three people behind bars. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 67 year old Jan Thompson is facing multiple…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A popular Selma hardware store is closing its doors after more than 50 years of doing business in the community. Holley True Value hardware store in Selma is closing…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama State University commemorates its 152nd birthday -- with a pilgrimage to it's historical birthplace in Perry County. The Montgomery to Marion Freshman Pilgrimage took members of the ASU…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wallace Community College Selma is expanding its service area this fall to reach more of west Alabama. Marengo, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Lowndes and Wilcox counties will be added to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Believe it or not -- it's only a few weeks away from the start of a new school year. And school officials in Selma are working hard…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Perry County are hoping a $7000 dollar reward will help solve the unsolved 2016 murder of a Uniontown man. It's been nearly three years since 40 year old…
