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-- Investigators find a missing Dallas County teen alive -- and safe. However, authorities say -- the case may be far from over. Investigators located 16 year old Jeremiah McGary…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools receives $1.75 million dollars in state funding to help with tornado recovery efforts. The January 12th tornado caused extensive damage -- to about a third…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- High temperatures and humid conditions are expected to push heat indices into the triple digits. Therefore people need to know -- how to stay safe during the extreme heat.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Marengo County authorities arrest a Selma couple and their teenage son -- for allegedly smuggling illegal contraband into the county jail. Forty-five year old Eric Hare -- 39 year…
A death investigation is underway in Selma after firefighters find a body inside of a house during a house fire.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A small Selma non-profit is helping to make repairs at the homes of January 12th tornado victims -- who can't afford to make the repairs for themselves. The Black…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More security officers are being added at the Dallas County Courthouse complex. The addition will make sure the buildings are secure -- and that people doing business with the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County teen has been missing now -- for about a week. The teen's family is now offering a reward for information -- and authorities continue to investigate.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Juneteenth holiday -- celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. But in the counties where the struggle for Voting Rights was fought -- it means a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- First responders in the Selma-Dallas County area have a new tool to improve communication and efficiency during an emergency situations. EMA Director Toya Stiles Crusoe -- unveiled the county's…
