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-- People everywhere are talking about today's historic U-S Supreme Court decision -- overturning Roe v. Wade. People in Selma shared their thoughts about the high court's ruling. A lot…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One woman is dead -- and another is behind bars -- following a shooting early Thursday morning at a Dallas County manufacturing plant. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the woman…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- President Joe Biden is pushing a plan -- to reduce soaring fuel prices -- by reducing fuel taxes. And people in west Alabama are hoping state leaders -- get…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Another heat wave is coming. And weather experts are warning people to take the necessary precautions to stay safe -- and beat the heat. The scorching heat from the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Cowboys -- cowgirls -- bull riders -- and bronco busters from all over the country -- are in Perry County this weekend for the annual Marion Rodeo. The Ralph…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The primary runoff election is only days away. Today -- we preview the Democratic race for governor. Both candidates in the race -- are African-American women. One wants to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Police find a woman's dead body -- in a closet -- at a Selma residence. Officers found the body at around eight Tuesday night -- during a welfare check…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a 23 year old Dallas County woman. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says Aiesha Franklin was killed Saturday night -- on the 1800 block of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is one of four communities around the state of Alabama -- awarded a Main Street Alabama designation this year. The Main Street program is putting…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A political newcomer takes on a political giant -- in the race to represent the people of senate district 23. Selma attorney and former state senator Hank Sanders --…
