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-- Selma Police are investigating another murder in the city. This time -- the victim is a 20 year old young woman. Capt. Natasha Fowlkes says Alvineisha Carter was shot…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma community is mourning the loss of 16 year old Selma High student. The teen experienced a medical emergency at school Tuesday -- and later died. The shocking…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people in west Dallas County will soon have a cleaner, safer source of water in their homes. A $3.8 million dollar project is taking county water into…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Alabama Power Foundation donates $100,000 dollars -- to fund a workforce development -- youth internship program in Selma. Southern Division Vice President Leslie Sanders presented the check to the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Aniah's Law is on the ballot in the upcoming election -- as Amendment One. And law enforcement officials in Dallas County are urging voters -- to vote yes for…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of a Selma murder victim is crying out for justice -- in the shooting death of her eighteen year old son. "My hurt, my pain, it's just…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 64th Annual Central Alabama Fair kicks off Tuesday in Selma. And final preparations are underway today to make sure everything's ready. Major changes mark the start of a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Law enforcement officers in the Selma and Dallas County area -- undergo Fentanyl training at Wallace Community College Selma. The class is designed to teach officers how to recognize…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is dead -- and another is behind bars -- following a shooting in Selma yesterday evening. Lt. Ray Blanks says 23 year old Javoris Ladson is charged with murder -- in the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Election Day is two weeks away -- and election officials in Dallas County are working to get everything ready for the big day. Election officials are urging people to…
