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 Selma man is facing burglary charges -- after he's allegedly caught on tape committing the crimes -- and the stolen property -- is found in his car. Sheriff…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is behind bars facing several charges following a high speed chase in Selma. Thirty-eight year old Jason Craig -- is facing charges that include attempted murder…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office makes another arrest -- in a deadly shooting in Valley Grande last month. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 23 year old Cameron Smith of Selma…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted a Seniors Resource Roundtable in Linden -- Tuesday morning. Dozens of retirees packed the Linden Senior Center to attend the event. They learned about some…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new partnership between the Dallas County Commission and the Selma Housing Authority -- aims to transform a Dallas County apartment community. Jim Minor Garden Homes in Selmont --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis partners with UAB -- to launch a new high-tech Tele-ICU program at the hospital. The new Tele-ICU service uses state-of-the-art secure remote technology to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is convicted on multiple charges -- in a fatal shooting at a Selma gas station. Jimmy Lee Tyus was convicted of murder -- two counts of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Police Department is in state of flux -- amid a series of suspensions -- and changes in leadership -- at the top of the department. Over the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Camden teen in custody for murder in Wilcox County -- picks up a second murder charge in Selma. Selma Police say 17 year old Breon Ellis is charged…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a lot going on at Selma City Schools since the end of the school year. Most of it is focused on making improvements around the district -- for…
