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-- Dozens of good-paying jobs are on the way to Selma -- due to a multi-million dollar expansion -- at a tier-one Hyundai supplier. A $4.2 million dollar capital investment…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The effort to make Craig Field in Selma an aviation hub once again -- gets a $3 million dollar boost -- from a couple of federal grants. "Craig Field…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma spent Memorial Day enjoying the freedom -- that U. S. soldiers have been fought and died -- for American citizens to have. All soldiers give some.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend -- and you like live music and outdoor festivals -- listen up. The Levitt AMP Selma music series kicks…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of a missing teen -- is asking for help from the public -- to try and find her child. It's now been eleven long days since 14…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Belk store at Selma Mall is closing after nearly two decades of doing business in the city. Belk store officials say the closure comes -- "after a careful…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An undercover operation leads to five arrests in Dallas County. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the op was in response to an influx of meth into the county. Tyler Smith…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma celebrated the life and impact of the Honorable George Patrick Evans during funeral services at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Evans was a ground breaking leader in the…
200 weather radios were given away, giving peace of mind to people in the wake of the January 12 tornado that devastated much of Selma.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall honors the service and sacrifice of a fallen Wilcox County law enforcement officer -- in commemoration of National Police Week. "It's important that we…
