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 Selma City School Board has named an interim school superintendent. And the search for a permanent superintendent -- is officially underway. Board President Johnny Moss says Darryl Aikerson…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The National Voting Rights Museum in Selma -- has been sharing the story of the Selma Voting Rights Movement since 1991. But now the museum is at risk --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Lowndes County Sheriff is facing charges following a heated exchange with the county commission at a recent commission meeting. Hayneville Police Chief Kelvin Mitchell says Sheriff Christ West…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man convicted of manslaughter in the death of toddler -- will spend the next two decades in prison. Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins sentenced Tristan Dial to 20…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Preparations are underway for the annual celebration that showcases Wilcox County's -- Gee's Bend community -- and the artform that made the area famous. The folks in Gee's Bend…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A few months after opening it's doors -- a new dialysis clinic in Selma -- is now CMS certified. The designation means Vaughan Kidney Care meets all safety and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A busted water main leads to an extra-long Labor Day weekend -- for students at a Selma elementary school. Low water pressure at Sophia P. Kingston Elementary School -- forced school officials to make several…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marion woman says three students jumped her 14-year-old daughter at school earlier this month. But the punishment they got -- was like a slap on the wrist. Cellphone…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Five men from Bessemer are arrested for burglary in Dallas County -- after they're caught inside a bingo hall -- that was recently shut down by authorities. Sgt. Kenny…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County elementary school is still recovering from a fire. It caused major damage to the main building on the campus. A new building is under construction at…
