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-- A multi-million dollar improvement project is underway to enhance the Demopolis City Landing. "This is about a $3 million dollar project that is going to completely transform the face…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The primary election is just over two weeks away -- and election officials in Dallas County want to let voters know about a few changes. "There are a lot…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The need for major repairs at a National Historic Landmark in Selma -- is raising concerns about the site's future. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated Brown…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Camden elementary school students whose classrooms were destroyed by fire went back to school Wednesday morning for the first time since the fire. "We are back. I told everyone,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of senior citizens in Dallas County -- is giving back to the community -- and they're having so much fun doing it. "The name of the group…
From the West Alabama Newsroom--- Having a baby just got a lot easier for pregnant women in Demopolis and Marengo County because Whitfield Regional Hospital -- is once again delivering babies. Expectant mothers in…
Part of J.E. Hobbs Elementary School in Camden has been destroyed by fire.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is on a mission to transform the Selma and Dallas County community -- repairing one house -- at a time. Dave Fulford, Jr. started the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit donates thousands of dollars -- to help fund agencies that serve hundreds of special needs children in Selma and Dallas County. The Evans Special Benefit Fund…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- New teachers are leaving the classroom at a rate -- that's making the statewide teacher shortage -- even worse. The findings are from a new report from the Alabama…
