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-- If you've driven through the busiest intersection in Selma within the last few months, you've probably noticed a man dancing on the corner and wondered -- What's up with that guy? Well, his name is…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police continue to search for answers in the murder of a man who was found shot to death in his front yard back in May.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor Darrio Melton delivered a State of the City Address Monday. He highlighted the successes of the past year and shared some of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two faith-based charities team-up to giveaway free shoes to hundreds of elementary school students in Selma. Officials with Samaritan's Feet and Edmundite Missions say the event was…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some good economic news coming out of Dallas County Thursday involving two of the county's major employers. International Paper is adding another quarter billion dollars on…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies break up a drug ring in Selma and put eleven suspected drug dealers behind bars. Attorney General Steve…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Officers and staff at the Alabama Department of Corrections get racial intelligence training in Selma. Officials with the Racial Intelligence Training and Engagement Academy or RITE…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are searching for answers after two people are found shot to death and their vehicle is torched. Capt. Mike Granthum says deputies…
The town of Pike Road is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. "We're just moving along," said resident Lucille Maryland. "We really are." "I think its great," said…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma and Dallas County area is starting to thaw out from the two-day deep freeze, but authorities say some roads remain in hazardous condition. Temperatures…
