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 officials are making improvements to the county courthouse -- and the courthouse annex -- to make them more safe and secure. Officials are planning to install…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County family is picking up the pieces and counting their blessings -- after a powerful storm rips part of the roof -- right off…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is underway in Selma after a man's dead body is found behind an abandoned house over the weekend. Police have identified the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The town of Gordonville has a new municipal complex. Town officials opened it up to the public for the first time Friday afternoon. Residents packed the grand opening ceremony at the new facility. Mayor Orbuty…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Treasurer Renita Wade has been on paid administrative leave for about the last six months. Wednesday morning Wade was in court -- fighting to go…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some good economic news coming out of Wilcox County. A multi-million dollar expansion project at the GD Copper plant -- means more good-paying jobs are on…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff Office is stepping up security at the county jail -- after a random security sweep uncovers a bunch of illegal…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A pair of Selma artists have recently finished up a couple of projects -- that have added a splash of color to downtown Selma. Artists Devon Gray and Ashley Mason have created the city's first-ever…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is conducting basic gun training courses throughout the year -- to help promote gun safety. The course teaches participants how to safely handle…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Cahaba Center hosted the 40th Annual Special Olympics at Memorial Stadium Wednesday in Selma. Cahaba officials say more than fifty Special Olympians took to the field of competition. And competed in more than a…
