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-- Tenants at an apartment complex in Linden are speaking out about living conditions -- that they feel are unsafe. Vicki Keller is a long-time resident at Linden Park Apartments.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County jury has found a Selma man guilty of two counts of capital murder. 32 year old Courtney Williams was convicted of killing Jamarius Fails. Fails was shot in GWC Homes back in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma charity is hosting a drive-thru Christmas toy giveaway Saturday in Selma. Edmundite Missions is giving out presents for children up to 18 years old -- and lunch for everyone. The event will be…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Marion men are behind bars tonight -- following a series of break-ins Monday night in Marion. Police Chief Tony Bufford says 23 year old Kelvin Carlisle -- and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police arrest a seventeen year old suspect -- for a homicide at a Selma apartment complex. Chief Kenta Fulford says Andre Fullenwilder shot 21 year old Orseen Witherspoon…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Salvation Army in Selma needs of more bell ringers during the holiday season. Salvation Army provides families with food -- clothes -- and help with emergency needs. And…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A capital murder trial is underway in Selma this week. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says Courtney Williams is on trial in the death of Jamarius Fails. Fails…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new judge sitting on the bench in Dallas County district court. The Honorable Judge Vernetta Perkins is the first women district judge in Dallas County. Perkins has over 20 years of law experience…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Funeral arrangements for the Wilcox County constable killed in the line of duty last week -- have now been set. Long-time constable Madison "Skip" Nicholson was shot and killed…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 43rd Annual Holiday House is now underway in Selma. Holiday House is a Christmas tradition -- that kicks-off the Christmas shopping season in the Queen City each year.…
