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 Lowndes County man is behind bars tonight -- facing nearly a dozen sex charges involving a minor child. Thirty-five year old John Robert Kreder was arrested Thursday morning…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is dead -- another man is hurt -- and another is behind bars following a shooting at a lounge in the Dallas County town of Orrville. Chief…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Independence Day celebration -- is like Christmas in July. It brings families and friends together to enjoy good food -- and hot fun in the summertime. The Fourth…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The work rebuilding the Dallas County Jail continues to make progress -- and phase one of the project is nearing completion. The jail was one of the many…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is preparing for a big two-day event downtown -- to celebrate the country's 248th birthday. The Stars and Stripes Independence Day celebration in downtown Selma…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A series of community fun-day events are planned in several West Alabama counties. The goal is to try and help improve voter turnout. The Wilcox County town of Yellow…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of students from Selma City Schools are off to Orlando, Florida -- to represent the state of Alabama in the Future Business Leaders of America -- National…
From the West Alabama Newsroom... The historic construction of a north-south corridor in west Alabama is making significant progress. And it has Linden city officials excited about what it'll mean for the city. Linden…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs announces a multi-million dollar grant -- to help with tornado disaster recovery in Dallas and Autauga counties. Ten million dollars in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Gun violence is on the rise around the state -- and law enforcement officers are now learning better techniques to investigate and prosecute cases involving firearms. Officers from nine…
