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-- Dallas County officials have instituted a mask-mandate at county buildings that deal with the public. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says the policy was put in place -- because of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted a disaster relief update in Selma to discuss the ongoing recovery efforts in the city. The city of Selma has come a long way since…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A panel of federal judges blocked Alabama's new congressional district lines -- and ordered that new lines be drawn. The ruling has people talking -- but no one seems…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- We have heart-breaking news to report coming out of Perry County tonight. A three year old child is shot and killed in Marion -- after coming in contact with…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A $2.2 billion dollar USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program for farmers is currently accepting applications. The initiative is open to anyone who believes they were discriminated against by the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A family of five in Selma loses everything in a house fire -- and now it's fighting to stay together as a family. Le'Darius and Evonne Thomas were raising…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County woman is killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. Trooper Reginal King says 69 year old Lucy Lewis of Orrville was fatally injured when her…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma teens are arrested and charged with capital murder -- following a shooting at a Selma convenience store. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says the shooting happened at around…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A nineteen year old woman is killed -- and five people are behind bars tonight -- following a shooting in Demopolis. Chief Rex Flowers says 22 year old Robert…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The new $4.7 million dollar West Alabama Regional Training Center is set to open in the coming weeks. It's the state's newest workforce training center. A ribbon-cutting and tour…
