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 EMA Director Toya Stiles says there's a chance the county could see heavy rains, flooding and tornadoes associated with Tropical Storm Barry. Stiles says her office will continue tracking the storm into the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is sentenced to life in prison for the 2016 murder of a Lowndesboro man. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says Vadarius…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council has passed a vote of 'no confidence' against Mayor Darrio Melton. Four of the eight council members present at Tuesday night's meeting voted in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Efforts are underway to raise money to restore a historic Jewish synagogue in Selma. The congregation at Temple Mishkan Israel is working to raise $800,000 dollars…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Lingering concerns over the disposal of coal ash at a Perry County landfill has re-ignited the debate about the health risk coal ash poses to residents. Arrowhead Landfill in Uniontown has disposed of millions of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city treasurer Renita Wade was back in a Dallas County courtroom Monday morning -- fighting for her job. Selma mayor Darrio Melton and the city council are…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma is inviting everyone out to church this Sunday for a special Mother's Day event that will feed her mind -- body -- and soul. Brown Chapel AME…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- While unemployment is at historic lows in some parts of the state, it's still high in West Alabama. And the effort to bring those numbers in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Treasurer Renita Wade is back on the job after she's reinstated by a judge. Circuit Judge Donald McMillan ordered Mayor Darrio Melton…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Access to healthcare has been on the decline in rural communities -- but one Dallas County community is bucking the trend. A Doc on the Spot Community Care Clinic opened up Friday morning in Orrville.…
