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-- Authorities in Marion say they've recovered the second getaway vehicle used by two suspects who robbed a bank Wednesday morning. Police chief Patrick Essex says the suspects ditched and burned one getaway car, then got…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A civics program in Selma City Schools is inspiring students to become Super Citizens. The Super Citizen program is a ten week program designed to empower the Next Great American Generation. The program teaches students…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma residents debate the use of corporal punishment in schools. A recent article on AL.com says Alabama is one of 21 states to report paddling in public schools. It also listed Selma City Schools as one…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Roland Cooper State Park in Camden is now reopen after being closed by the state for nearly a year and county leaders there couldn't be happier. County…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma High teacher arrested for having sex with a student makes a first appearance in court. District Attorney Michael Jackson says Charlaina Lee Wilson was arraigned…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- For many people in Selma, Labor Day festivities center around activities connected to the Alabama River. The annual River Raft Race is back in Selma after…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is fighting for his life after a family dispute ends in tragedy. Sheriff Harris Huffman says 19 year old Aaron Tower was in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City School officials say a full investigation is underway into a fight at Selma High School that ended with one student in the hospital and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find the two men who robbed the Dollar General store in Valley Grande. Surveillance video from…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Voters in Demopolis elected a new mayor during the election Tuesday. Retired plant manager John Laney rode a wave of change in the city to a lopsided victory in a crowded mayor's race. Mayor-elect Laney…
