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.
Authorities in Perry County have now identified three suspects arrested in a shooting in Marion. Lawrence Johnson, 36, Christopher Roberts, 38, and Gerald Hogue, 59, who are all from Missouri, are charged…
An accountant at a private school in Selma has been arrested and charged with stealing $10,000 from the school. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum says Jennifer Robinson, 43, of Selma is charged…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Uniontown non-profit organization hosts a community book fair for area youth -- in an effort to promote a love of reading. CHOICE is a non-profit organization based in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Dallas County are now assessing the damage -- caused by the powerful wave of storms -- that ripped through the area Wednesday. "Pretty much totaled our house."…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The first wave of the storms that swept through Dallas County Wednesday knocked down trees and power lines -- and damaged several homes. In addition a second wave of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The threat of inclement weather has officials in Selma and Dallas County making preparations to keep people safe. City and county officials learned what to expect during…
The city of Selma honors the life and impact -- of native son -- Dr. Frederick Douglas Reese. Reese was a key figure in the struggle for voting rights in Selma. March 21st has…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A transformation is underway at the Marion Police Department. The city council appointed a new police chief -- in addition to adding another officer to the force. First and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is getting ready to bring students back to school for in-person learning in the next couple of weeks. Students head back to class March 29th. It'll…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Thousands of people in West Alabama are now more protected against coronavirus -- after a mass vaccination clinic this week in Selma. Five thousand people got their second dose…
