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- Churches in Dallas County are offering help to hurricane victims by providing temporary shelter for people in the area who need it. Church leaders are providing…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is working to educate area teens and parents about the dangers and consequences of "sexting." "Sexting" is the act of sharing nude or sexually explicit photos or video using an…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A county-wide effort is underway in Marengo County to raise supplies to take to hurricane victims in Texas. Community leaders are spear-heading…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of first responders in Selma has gone above and beyond the call of duty in an effort to save lives and make a difference in the community. The Selma Fire Department helped raise…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma City Councilwoman is looking for answers after tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment is stolen from the city. Councilwoman Jannie Thomas chairs…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma city marina has been alive with activity today as people in the Selma and Dallas County flocked to the Alabama River to enjoy some…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's going to be a party on the streets of downtown Selma Friday night. And it has nothing to do with the big game between Selma High and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Battle of Selma Civil War Reenactment in Selma has been cancelled for 2018. Its the second year in a row the four-day event is being cancelled. Its due to an on-going dispute between…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City School Board is interviewing candidates for the superintendent's job in hopes of finding the right person to run the school district.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Emergency Management Agency donates an emergency kit to each elementary school in Dallas County. Shelter-in-Place kits are a resource schools can use when there's an emergency that requires people stay in one…
