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 National Voting Rights Museum in Selma is vandalized over the weekend. And now a police investigation is underway to try and find the culprit. Someone went on the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom A historic church in Selma hands out gift cards to students at a nearby elementary school. Officials at Brown Chapel AME Church donated $25 gift cards to each and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Edmundite Missions hosts its 6th Annual Toy Giveaway in Selma on Saturday. Thousands of toys -- gift cards -- and free lunches will be given away to kids --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office raids an illegal gambling site located at a house in a rural community. The illegal gaming operation was located inside a storage shed on a residential property. Deputies seized over…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 46th Annual Holiday House is in full swing this week in Selma. Holiday House is held each year during the first two full weeks of December. It's an…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Law enforcement officials are warning people to stay alert when they're out shopping during the Christmas holiday season. Christmas may be the Season of Giving -- but it's also…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A program at Marion Military Institute is providing specialized training to make emergency first responder -- a career-ready option for cadets. The First Responder Program at Marion Military Institute…
From West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- charged with murder. Thirty-one year old Devin Walker is accused of shooting 32 year old Devante Hall back in October -- at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County non-profit hosted a Christmas shopping event today in Pine Hill -- to help dozens of families have a very Merry Christmas. The Family Christmas Sponsorship at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is preparing for a big weekend of fun and festivities to celebrate the Christmas holiday season. Lights and decorations are going up all around the Riverfront Park downtown. It's all in…
