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 accused of shooting a woman in front of her children -- made a first appearance before a Dallas County judge Friday morning. Tramaine Walter was captured…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Pine Hill woman is irked and upset after her water is turned off -- after paying all but .26 cents of her water bill. Sarah Pugh says the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma families who live in public housing -- now have a $500 dollar incentive -- to help schools improve student attendance. Officials with the Selma Housing Authority -- the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A two vehicle accident in Dallas County -- ends with four students at Dallas County High School -- arrested on gun -- and drug charges. Sheriff Mike Granthum says…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- At least a hundred affordable brand new homes are on their way to Selma -- as construction starts to ramp up around the city. It's part of the Safe…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit teams up with one of the biggest employers in Dallas County -- to make sure hundreds of area school kids -- have a nutritious breakfast over the weekend. The Edmundite Missions and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma voting rights foot soldier who walked across the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge with two U.S. Presidents -- has passed away. George Sallie died last week at age…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new pottery class is available for people in the Dallas County area. Selma non-profit ArtsRevive -- kicked off the new class this year. The new pottery class gives…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is making a concerted effort to address the problem of chronic absenteeism by students in the district. The "Reignite the Light by Attending Class" initiative --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County Circuit Court held it's first session of 2024. And more than a dozen criminal cases were on the court docket. It was a busy day Monday --…
