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-- A Selma man is found shot to death in his front yard Friday morning and police needs help from the public to find his killer. Sixty-three year old Charlie Sanders was found at his home…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man says he's counting his blessings after a tree falls on his trailer and he narrowly escapes with his life. Jimbo Jefferson says he's glad to be alive after a tree in his…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma businessman are giving the city of Selma a makeover by fixing up scores of old dilapidated houses all over town. Darrell Steward and David…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An evidence technician with the Selma Police Department is arrested for allegedly stealing guns and jewelry from the evidence vault. Chief Spencer Collier says Michelle Canterbury of Valley Grande was terminated and arrested Tuesday morning.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Lowndes County residents say they're having trouble with trash pick-up at their homes and they want something done about it. Residents in the Hope Hull community say their trash was only picked up once…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Leaders from eight states tour west Alabama to learn how to use the resources they have available to improve the quality of life for people in their communities. Seventy participants of the Delta Leadership Institute…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The town of Lowndesboro is home to one of the most impressive collections of historic homes and buildings in the state. It's one of the best…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Abandoned animals are becoming a big problem in communities all around Dallas County. Brandi Williams of Valley Grande says people are dropping off unwanted pets on a road near where she lives. And now there…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A bomb threat at Dallas County High School in Plantersville forces officials to evacuate the school Monday morning to ensure student safety. School officials…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 13th Annual Old Howard 100 Bike Ride is Saturday and organizers are making final preparations to host hundreds of riders. Organizers say the Old…
