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 Selma community gathered for a candlelight vigil last night -- to commemorate the life of a popular restaurant owner -- who died recently -- in an accidental drowning.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A historically black university in Selma -- is awarded two grants -- to help preserve a historic building -- located on the campus. Selma University was awarded over half…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A small business in Selma is the leading supplier of hickory shaft golf clubs in the entire world. Custom-made hand-crafted golf clubs from Tad Moore Golf Shop are high-quality…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The man accused in a deadly shooting at a Selma nightclub -- pleads guilty to manslaughter and assault. Kenneth Ingram of Selma was set to stand trial for murder…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in Selma City Schools -- went back to school Monday. The district kicked off the new school year with a new superintendent leading the way -- and high expectations…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Area Food Bank has provided food to thousands of people since COVID-19 hit. And it's all thanks to a timely donation. "My wife and I, and my…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County School officials make final preparations for the first day of school. Students head back to school Thursday. The optimism at the start of a new school year…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency are partnering to deliver critical water infrastructure to under-served rural communities. Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosted USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsak…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Linden man is behind bars tonight -- on charges that include murder -- and tampering with evidence. Police say the murder is the first in the city this…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County authorities are investigating the accidental drowning of a Valley Grande man. The victim in the case -- was the owner of a popular Selma restaurant -- and…
