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 primary elections are only hours away and voters in Dallas County are gearing up to head to the polls and cast their ballots. Election season is in the air in the Selma and Dallas…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell was in Wilcox County talking over issues with people there Thursday. It was part of her continuing 'Congress in Your Community' town hall meeting series. Sewell hosts the meetings to share what's…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The wet weather wreaks havoc in Perry County and one of the hardest hit areas was in the Marion area. EMA Deputy Director Davie Heard says the storm dropped about six to eight inches of…
The Alabama Poor People's Campaign held the third in an on-going series of rallies and demonstrations this afternoon at the State Capitol. Organizers say the Poor People's Campaign is a national…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma gather to pay their respect to the men and woman of the military who've paid the cost for our freedom. The annual Memorial…
Folks around Montgomery are watching and waiting for Sub-Tropical Storm Alberto -- but many say they still plan to enjoy Memorial Day. Spending time outdoors is usually a big part of Memorial Day plans in the River Region. Montgomery Co.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- School is out in Selma and Dallas County and there are a variety of programs available to keep children safe-- active -- and out of trouble this summer. The YMCA is offering weekly sports skills…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Economic development officials announced today that Timewell Drainage Products is opening a new plant at Craig Field Industrial Park. Timewell Drainage Products manufactures plastic piping. The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma city councilman arrested for allegedly urinating on a city street made a first appearance in court Tuesday morning. Councilman Sam Randolph enter a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- You've probably heard it said that a man's home is his castle. Well, it's true. And the man lives in Dallas County. When Kenneth…
