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-- Authorities identify the victims in a deadly plane crash Wednesday in Dallas County. Sheriff Mike Granthum says Vincent Segars and Joshua Fuller died in the crash. Granthum says both…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There have been several houses shot up in Selma in recent weeks -- and police are calling on the public for help -- to try and put a stop…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- CARE Ambulance is pulling out of the Dallas County area at the end of the month. Now, county officials are in the process of looking for a new ambulance…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- following a shooting Tuesday morning on Landline Road in Selma. Capt. Johnny King says 28 year old Chadwick Mitchell is charged with attempted murder -- and menacing.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of people turned out for a Clergy -- Cops -- and Community prayer vigil Sunday afternoon in Selma. A racially diverse crowd of people came together at Bloch…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A two hour standoff -- following a high speed chase -- ends with two people behind bars in Selma. Authorties say Jarron Stallworth and Shakira Aaron of Selma were…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma were treated to a free lunch today -- thanks to the members of a local church. Northside Baptist Church members bought a hundred hot meals at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Pastors and police in Selma -- announce a prayer vigil -- amid nationwide protests and riots following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The group says the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Another murder investigation is underway in Selma -- after a shooting in the city early Tuesday morning. Chief Kenta Fulford says it's the city's second homicide in less…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two departments at the Dallas County Courthouse have been shutdown after two employees test positive for COVID-19. The courthouse just reopened to the public about two weeks ago --…
