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 Dallas County Sheriff's Office helps to fulfill the dream of an out-going four year old cancer patient. Ashley Savage says her 4 year old son Gregory Ashton Brown…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Soaring gas prices have people in West Alabama digging deeper into their pockets to fill up the tank of their cars. The cost of gasoline continues to climb --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A unique new business in Perry County is striving for success -- despite the economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. DLD Plasma Cutting is a mom and pop…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Internationally known motivational speaker was in Selma for Red Ribbon Week -- encouraging students to stay away from illegal drugs. Dr. Fairest Hill of Tampa Bay, Florida -- uses…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Rural Health Medical Program hosts a breast cancer awareness event Friday morning at the Dallas County Health Center in Selma. October Breast-a-Fest highlighted breast health information -- along…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A 21 year man is dead following an early morning shooting at a Selma apartment complex. Chief Kenta Fulford says the man was shot during an armed robbery at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Uniontown Police Department -- is looking to hire more officers. But police officials say recruiting new officers to a small rural city -- can be a challenge. The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A second suspect is arrested and charged in the murder of fallen Selma police officer Marquis Moorer. Moorer was killed while on lunch break at the Selma Square Apartments…
Families in the Selma-Dallas County area are getting a helping hand putting food on the table during the holidays.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two more people have been charged in a murder that happened in Orrville earlier this month. Capt. Johnathan Cole with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office -- says 21 year old Trashaud Jackson of Orrville --…
