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 Selma City Council moves one step closer to naming the city's next police chief after interviewing the four finalists for the job Friday afternoon. The council decided…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Uniontown family is reaching out to the public for information following a fatal hit and run that claimed the life of a family member. Forty-three year old…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- We now know the four finalists in the search to find the next Selma Police Chief and the schedule for their interviews. Each finalist will be interviewed at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The search for a permanent new police chief in Selma has now come down to four finalists. City leaders will interview the final four at a special called…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Democratic Party Contest Committee holds a second hearing to settle a controversial Wilcox Co. Commission race. The committee ruled that incumbent District 3 Commissioner Jeff Saulsberry be certified the winner at a hearing…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Selma after a fatal shooting in the city Saturday night. Sgt. Beauty Benjamin says the shooting on the 1500 block of Martin…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Selma men are behind bars tonight accused of several drug-related charges including drug trafficking. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 47 year old Jamie Craig and 43 year old…
Hotly contested and formerly unresolved primary races for county commission seats in Perry and Wilcox counties have now officially been decided.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Police Department is under new leadership tonight -- after former interim Chief Michael Perry is relieved of duty. The removal comes after Perry outlined a dysfunctional…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Irondale woman is behind bars tonight in connection with a 2025 homicide case in Perry County. Chief Deputy Willie Walton says 33 year old Anastassja Mia Cooper…
