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 Perry County School District is increasing its effort to prevent gangs and gang related activities from infiltrating schools. School officials say a recent outbreak of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma attorney Malika Sanders Fortier was elected to the seat her father, Senator Hank Sanders has held in the senate for more than three decades. Fortier…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- About 70 city employees in Selma -- have been laid off from their jobs -- just as the holiday season is about to get started. City officials…
An adult and two juveniles are behind bars tonight -- charged in the death of a Selma man. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says 20 year old Kachavias Jones -- a 17 year old juvenile -- and a 16…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group in Marion is awarded a $500,000 dollar federal grant to turn the old Perry County Jail -- into a voting rights museum. Beyond…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are searching for the person responsible for ramming two convenience stores with a stolen pick up truck causing thousands of dollars in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is shot and killed -- and the night club where it happened -- is burned to the ground. Capt. Mike Granthum says…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A faith-based non-profit in Selma holds its annual community-wide food drive and fund raiser -- to try and Stock-the-Shelves for the holidays. The Stock the Shelves Fund Raiser is the one and only fundraiser of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of Selma's Finest is calling it quits after more than 37 years of service on the police force. Sgt. Roy Nix has been protecting and serving the people of Selma -- since 1981. He's…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma community is stepping up to the plate -- to help get police officers and fire fighters -- the equipment they need -- to stay…
