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-- Two Selma High School students had to be rushed to the hospital for treatment Thursday -- after suffering an medical emergency at school. Paramedics were called to the scene…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in a small Dallas County community say a swamp is slowly overtaking their neighborhood. And people in the area are also dealing with a raw sewage problem. Peter…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma continue to recover from a tornado -- that ripped through the city three months ago -- and destroyed a third of the city. Although progress has…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Federal agencies continue to provide resources in Selma -- to help the city bounce back from the devastation caused by the January 12th tornado. The Small Business Administration hosted…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is rounding up sex offenders -- who have failed to comply with the terms of their release. Sheriff Mike Granthum says U.S. Marshals are…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma City Councilman is facing assault and harassment charges after a run-in with a now former city department head. Former IT Director John Kinnerson signed a warrant against…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Thursday was one of the busiest days in months at Dallas County Courthouse. It was all because of an effort by District Attorney Robert Turner, Jr. -- to address…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Jail was severely damaged by the January 12th tornado. Phase I of the rebuilding project -- is currently underway at the facility. The January 12th…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City leaders are partnering with a New York city non-profit to try and bring more affordable housing to the city. The community is still recovering from the devastating…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some Wilcox County residents are speaking out -- about a problem with trains -- blocking roads and disturbing the peace -- in their community. "It'll come there and sometimes…
