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.
It's billed as the only New Year's Day parade in the state. The 19th annual "Lacey-Boyd" parade was held in West Montgomery.. to celebrate the new year, and brings families -- and community together --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Boating and fishing enthusiasts in Selma -- are getting a new and improved marina for Christmas -- from the city. The Selma City Marina is getting a major upgrade. Crews closed off the marina --…
The emotional reaction to a Christmas gift goes viral -- when video of the response is posted on social media. Soon to be 16 year old London Milton of Montgomery -- got the car…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Time is running out for farmers who believe they were discriminated against by the USDA -- to apply to become a part of the billion dollar settlement initiative. "January…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The youth group from a Selma church spreads a little Christmas cheer at a Selma retirement home -- by handing out gift bags to all of the residents. The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs you help -- to find three suspects wanted for shooting into a house with someone inside. Sheriff Mike Granthum says John Bell --…
The town of Orrville is set to build its very first public library. Town officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site Tuesday morning. The project -- has been years in the making.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Raw sewage is bubbling up near several houses in a Dallas County neighborhood and residents there want something done about it. Doris Walker lives directly in front of piece…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Police Department -- and the Dallas County Sheriff's Office -- were two of nineteen law enforcement agencies that had new officers among a new graduating class of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 45th Annual Holiday House in Selma -- provides unique Christmas gift items -- that can't be found anywhere else. Held each year -- during the first two weeks…
