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-- Concerns are growing about the uncertain future of the Pine Hill Police Department -- and what shutting it down would mean for public safety. People in Pine Hill are…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Voters got behind the incumbents in the primary election in Dallas County -- with both the sheriff and the coroner -- winning their respective races. With no republican opposition…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Election officials in Dallas County -- say while the flow of voters has been steady at the polls -- the overall turnout today -- has been moderate. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says primary voting started…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Historians and marine service experts continue to explore the underwater wreckage of the Clotilda -- the last-known slave ship to bring slaves to the United States. However, the legacy…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in west Alabama -- are digging deeper into their pockets to fill up their gas tanks -- than anyone else in the state. The three counties with the…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Mental health awareness is on the rise. And mental health professionals say that that's the first step -- in putting the stigma associated with mental illness to an end.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma are speaking out -- about the drama playing out at City Hall -- over the leadership of the city's fire department. The leadership at the top…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools -- along with the Dallas County school district -- are both in the process of finding new leadership. After 5 years leading the Selma City School…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A huge new mural is going up in Selma -- to welcome visitors -- and highlight the city's history. The mural is a community art project sponsored by the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma has a new -- permanent -- fire chief tonight. The city council appointed Walter Dailey to head up the fire department at its regular meeting…
