Selma Small Businesses Struggles Amid COVID-19 Crisis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on the small business community in Selma. Many have had to change the way they do business --…
George McDonald
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.
Articles
State Health Officials Conduct COVID-19 Testing in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Department of Public Health is going from county to county -- testing people for COVID-19. A mobile test site was set up in the parking lot of the Dallas County Health Department in…
Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Courthouse Closure in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama newsroom-- The Coronavirus crisis continues to change the way people everywhere -- live and work. Dallas County is under a state of emergency due to the pandemic --…
Investigation Continues into Disappearance of Marengo Co. Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's been a week since a missing Marengo County man -- disappeared without a trace. Now there's a thousand dollar reward for information that could help…
Schools Implement Feeding Programs During Coronavirus Crisis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County and Selma City Schools -- have set up feeding programs -- to provide food security for children during the Coronavirus crisis. Alabama schools have been shut down…
Coronavirus Pandemic Impacting Communities Large and Small
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Coronavirus pandemic knows no borders or boundaries. It's impacting the lives of people in big cities like Montgomery -- as well as small towns like Camden. The impact…
Coronavirus Screening Checkpoints Set Up at Dallas Co. Courthouse
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Visitors at the Dallas County Courthouse -- are now being screened for Coronavirus. Checkpoints manned by deputies -- have been set up at the entrances to the main courthouse…
Emergency Measures Announced in Dallas Co. in Response to Coronavirus
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Commission has put emergency measures in place to reduce the risk of contracting -- or spreading the novel coronavirus. Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn says the commission…
Coronavirus Testing Center Opens in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A COVID-19 drive-thru testing center is now open in the city of Demopolis at Whitfield Regional Hospital. "Our sole purpose here is provide exceptional care to the citizens of…
Three Suspects Charged in Shooting Death of Camden Teen
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three people are behind bars in Wilcox County -- charged in the shooting death of a Camden teenager. A quiet Sunday afternoon at West Gate Ballpark in Camden was…
