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-- The case against two Selma women who helped a wanted murder suspect skip town is moving forward. Jalysa Turner and Kenyatta Wilson are each charged with hindering prosecution first-degree. Police say the women drove Vadarious…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Dallas County are celebrating Independence Day in a big way. The city of Selma is hosting a Fourth of July Fireworks and Laser Show at Memorial Stadium. Officials say the event includes laser…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are hoping a five thousand dollar reward from the Governor's Office will help crack a cold case. The investigation into the death…
Many children across the state are enjoying summer vacation but some are continuing to learn outside of the classroom. More than a dozen kids in Demopolis are getting a lesson in leadership and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A youth project in Selma is helping some of the city's elderly residents beat the heat this summer. Scorching temperatures can make for a miserable summer…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The next phase of riverfront development is set to get underway in Selma in the coming weeks. Mayor George Evans says during phase one of the project…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A reading program underway in Selma is putting books in the hands of children to encourage them to read this summer and teach them that Reading…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two members of Congress at the forefront of the sit-in protest over gun control have strong ties to Selma and the Voting Rights…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- June is Rail Safety Awareness Month and Alabama Operation Lifesaver and the Alabama Department of Transportation are criss-crossing the state holding events to spread the word. The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One Perry County man is dead and another is behind bars after a shooting near the town of Marion. Sheriff Billy Jones says 40 year old Tony…
