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-- A death investigation is underway in Selma -- following shootings Monday morning -- in Selma and Perry County. Interim Assistant Police Chief Johnathan Cole says a 36 year old…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- We have some good news tonight for movie lovers in the Selma area. The Queen City's only movie theater -- is once again open for business. Walton Theater Selma…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating a shooting that has left after a 16 year old juvenile -- brain-dead. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says the shooting happened at around 9:40 pm…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man gets sentenced to prison in a 2022 Selma murder case. Antonio Hardy was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of Anthony Patterson. Patterson was shot and killed in Selma…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Kay Ivey is traveling to school districts around the state emphasizing the importance of reading to kick-off the new school year. The governor's Back to School Tour --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A historic building in Demopolis is at the center of a growing controversy -- over a development project under consideration by city leaders. The old Demopolis High School building…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Millions of federal dollars could be on the way to Selma to help improve living conditions in the city. City leaders are reaching out to the community for help -- to determine the best ways…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County deputies catch two theft suspects -- in the act of stealing copper -- during a sting operation early Wednesday morning. Sheriff Mike Granthum says deputies caught the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County arrest a Valley Grande man. He's suspected of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his employer. Forty-eight year old Lowell Furlow is charged with…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools teachers and staff are fired up -- and ready to head back to school -- after an energetic Institute Day -- Friday at Selma High School.…
