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-- Two men were arrested following a weekend shootout in Dallas County. Now one of them says... the judicial system needs to be fixed. Fifty-seven year old William Tippett of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is behind bars tonight -- and two women are hurt -- in a shooting at a Pine Hill apartment complex. Twenty-four year old Courtney Anderson of Pine…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced the introduction of HR 4 -- the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act -- Tuesday in Selma. Sewell hosted a press conference at the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students in the Selma City school district went back-to-school for in-person learning Monday. Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams says the first day of school -- went off without a hitch.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marion man is behind bars -- accused of killing his estranged wife. Jimmy Woods is charged with murder -- and domestic violence. Fire fighters responded to a fire…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police officers will soon be getting an significant pay raise -- along with an upgraded benefit package. A new Selma Police Department pay scale -- passed by the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man pleads guilty to the sexual abuse of a child -- just before he was about to stand trial for the crime. District Attorney Michael Jackson says…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The first day of school at Dallas County High School -- was marred by a student bringing a gun to school. Deputies were called out to the school Monday…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The bi-partisan infrastructure bill making its way through Congress -- could bring a long-awaited interstate through the Selma area. People in Selma are excited about what an interstate would…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County baseball team is representing the state of Alabama -- at this year's Dixie Majors World Series. The Dallas County All-Stars won the state championship last month…
