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 only movie theater in Selma is set to reopen this weekend after a temporary shutdown. The Walton Theater has been closed now for about two weeks because of technical problems. Theater operators say no…
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks in front of former President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea during a caucus night rally at Drake University in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is shutting down two schools -- and school board officials say -- that's just the beginning. Cedar Park Elementary School and Byrd…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The new sheriff in Dallas County has been on the job for less than a week -- but he's already making changes to how deputies do their job. Sheriff Mike Granthum is introducing a new…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Old Depot Museum in Selma is hosting the "Making Alabama" Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit. Organizers say the exhibit celebrates the history of a state 200 years…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new effort underway to help homeless veterans in Dallas County. The future home of Prodigal Son's House is under construction in Dallas County.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- accused of committing the city's first murder of the year. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A lawsuit filed against the Selma City Council -- by Selma mayor Darrio Melton -- is thrown out by a judge. Melton filed suit back…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- There's a new sheriff coming to town in Dallas County. Sheriff-elect Mike Granthum was sworn into office during a ceremony Friday morning in the county…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is behind bars in connection with a rash of house and car break-ins in the town of Orrville. Capt. Mike Granthum says Lester…
