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-- U.S. Marshals capture a Wilcox County man -- who's wanted in Dallas County -- for capital murder. Federal agents caught and arrested 44 year old Rockel Hardy of Pine…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wi-fi enabled interactive sculpture is now on display in downtown Selma. The Blank Slate Monument allows people to become a part of the exhibit. It uses Wi-fi technology…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Circuit courts in Lowndes and Macon counties -- now have less than two weeks to put a stop to electronic bingo in their counties. The Alabama Supreme Court ruled…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Fed-Ex driver picks up a drug charge -- while delivering packages in Dallas County. Twenty-nine year old Nidedra Means was pulled over for speeding in Valley Grande. And as the deputy approached the vehicle…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- School officials in Dallas County are working hard to inform parents about the Alabama Literacy Act -- and make them aware of the law's impact. "It's very important for…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma-Dallas County community is mourning the sudden loss of one the area's most prominent civic leaders. John T. Haskell managed the Central Alabama Fair for more than a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- This week is National School Lunch Week -- and Southside High School in Dallas County -- is celebrating the week in a big way. Sabrina Walker is the Child…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A nationally renowned dance troupe is gearing up for two performances this week in Selma. The Wideman Davis Dance Troupe performs at Selma University -- at 7:30 Thursday night…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- If you're looking for something -- fun and different to do this weekend. You may want to head over to Wilcox County -- for the first-ever Airing of the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell announces major funding to preserve historic structures at three sites around the city of Selma. "We in Alabama's 7th Congressional District are mere custodians of America's…
