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-- The city of Demopolis is gearing up to host its 6th Annual Rooster Day outdoor festival and celebration this weekend. Organizers are inviting everyone out to downtown Demopolis Saturday…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The grieving parents of the young man killed in a shootout in Valley Grande are speaking out against gun violence -- and drugs. Warrent and Velma Reese are mourning…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police make an arrest in a night club shooting from earlier this month. Chief Kenta Fulford says Jarron Stallworth has now been arrested and charged -- with 2 counts of attempted murder -- assault…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shootout in Valley Grande over the weekend -- leaves one man dead -- another man behind bars -- and a third man in the hospital. Dallas County Sheriff…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More on the latest dispute coming out of Selma City Hall. Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr -- lashed out at the Selma City Council about the city's new budget…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- after he's arrested and charged in a rash of burglaries. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says 38 year old Robert Justin…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Roots and Wings Art Show -- is going up in downtown Selma this week. The show features the work of dozens of artists -- with roots in…
Gov. Kay Ivey proposed establishing the healthcare high school in Demopolis during her State of the State Address.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Security was extremely tight around President Joe Biden during his visit to Selma during the Bridge Crossing Jubilee. But two Selma residents had a close encounter with the President.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The deadline for January 12th storm victims to apply for federal disaster assistance -- is only a week away. FEMA officials say the deadline for people impacted by the…
