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-- Chronic Absenteeism is a major issue in school districts all around the country. Selma City Schools has implemented a year-long initiative to try and mitigate the problem. The new…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A dispute between the Lowndes County Sheriff and the county commission -- goes before a judge in Hayneville Municipal Court. Sheriff Chris West is facing charges of Harassment…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Senator Katie Britt was in Perry County -- Wednesday. She was the guest speaker at Marion Military Institute -- at an annual series featuring distinguished leaders. Leadership and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is behind bars tonight -- after he opens fire on authorities -- who were attempting to serve him with a warrant Friday afternoon. Sheriff Mike…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The owner of a popular supermarket in Valley Grande opens a new multi-million dollar store. The new Dave's Market is located on Highway 22 in Valley Grande near the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city officials appear to be trying to resolve a controversy concerning the recently passed city budget. Mayor James Perkins, Jr. issued a statement claiming the budget was unbalanced…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County woman is speaking out about a dangerous road in her community -- that she says is putting people's lives in jeopardy. Cherise Paige of Marion…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is accused of kidnapping and assaulting a woman at a house in Selma. Police arrested 46 year old Woody Lanard Jenkins earlier this week for Kidnapping…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Marshals capture a wanted Selma capital murder suspect in Montgomery. Kristopher Deon Stubbs made an initial appearance yesterday in a Dallas County court. Stubbs is charged with the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is arrested on sex charges involving a juvenile. Chief deputy John Hatfield says deputies arrested 64-year-old Alphonso Johnson -- early Thursday morning. Johnson is charged with…
