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.
The city of Selma has added new police officers and patrol vehicles to the police force. Mayor James Perkins, Jr. made the announcement Tuesday afternoon during a press conference at Bloch Park. Perkins says…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The cost of freedom was remembered during the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday in Selma. Memorial Day is a day of gratitude. It's observed in remembrance of the soldiers…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- May is Lupus Awareness Month -- and a rally was held at Selma City Hall to try and raise awareness about the disease -- and funds to fight against…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Pine Hill man crashes his truck through the front of a local food bank -- causing thousands of dollars in damage. Pine Hill Mission -- helps provide food…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit organization that helps battered woman escape abusive relationships -- needs help from the community to continue its work. SABRA Sanctuary is an emergency temporary shelter --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of a plane crash that happened over the weekend in Selma. The plane made an emergency landing Saturday night in a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A seventeen year old juvenile is charged with murder -- following a shooting in Wilcox County. Authorities say 21 year old Jashawn Dickerson was found shot to death Thursday…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Dallas County -- following a shooting early Monday morning in Valley Grande. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the shooting happened after midnight at a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County Sheriff is warning people in the county to beware of phone scammers who are targeting the area. Sheriff Billy Jones says the scammers are calling people…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman wanted for murder and assault -- is now in police custody -- waiting to go before a judge. Interim Chief Natasha Fowlkes says 29-year-old Taylor Thomas…
