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-- People in the Dallas County area also paid tribute our military veterans Monday -- at a Veteran's Day ceremony in Selma. People gathered at Memorial Stadium to show their…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of students from the University of Alabama were in the Queen City on Friday for Selma Beautification Day. The event is a community service project for students involved…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police need your help -- to find a missing man. Detective Beauty Benjamin says 63 year old Eddie James Jones was last seen in Selma -- near Church…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County voters turned out in numbers yesterday -- and elected a new county commissioner. Orrville town-councilman William Lumpkin was elected to represent the people in the county's fourth-district.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is still picking up the pieces -- after the devastating tornado that ripped through the city nearly two years ago. The long road to recovery…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- With the general election now less than a week away -- folks in the Selma-Dallas County area -- are gearing up for a big day. Organizations like Foot Soldiers…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County woman is facing charges -- after a shooting incident involving a child -- at an elementary school in Pine Hill. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit committed to the preservation of voting rights history -- continues to expand its presence in the Queen City. The goal of Foot Soldiers Park is to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Dallas County -- after a man is shot Friday night at Southside High School. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the shooting happened at around…
The trial resumes Thursday at 9 a.m.
