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-- Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson is asking the governor for a reward that could be used to help solve a recent double homicide in Selma. Katrina Moore and her special needs daughter Coleman died…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new initiative launches in Selma and Dallas County that aims to make the community safer and drug-free. The Drug Free Communities Program of Dallas…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic St. James Hotel in Selma is once again at the center of controversy. A company that wanted to buy the hotel from the city…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman whose daughter was killed over a cell phone three years ago is speaking out in an effort to stop the violence in the community and to honor the memory of her daughter.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A school in Lowndes County hosts a town hall meeting to help try and stop students from engaging in underage drinking. A panel of guest speakers told students at the Calhoun School about the dangers…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A mother and daughter are dead after a house fire early Thursday morning in Selma. Fire officials say a home in the 800 block of Pettus Street was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Holiday House marks the start of the Christmas holiday season each year in Selma. The arts and crafts sale has been going strong for close to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County deputy accused of physically attacking a man in the county courthouse goes on trial for assault. Chief Deputy Chris West is accused of body slamming a county jail inmate at the courthouse…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Christmas on the River is underway and kicking into high gear in Demopolis with a full slate of activities scheduled. The State Barbeque Cook-Off Championship is going on Friday night at George Franks Park. Volunteers…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two bank robbery suspects who've been on the run from authorities for weeks have been captured in Connecticut. Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones says Stanley Young…
