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 long-awaited sale of historic St. James Hotel in Selma – is now a done deal. The city sold the hotel to Rhaglan Hospitality for about $300,000 dollars. The company plans to invest more than…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Children and expectant mothers in West Alabama have better access to healthcare – thanks to a one of a kind Alabama non-profit. Kid One Transport…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Theo Ratliff Activity Center hosted a career and job fair Thursday for people in the Demopolis area. The unemployment rate in West Alabama remains the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Households without access to the public water system in Wilcox County could soon be a thing of the past -- thanks to the USDA. The Wilcox…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students at Francis Marion School joined with students across the country -- to take part in Kick Butts Day 2019. The nationwide initiative raises awareness about the dangers of tobacco -- and smoking. Seniors in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of historic sites will be on display -- during a unique tour of homes in west Alabama -- over the next two weekends. The historical…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A pair of suspected drug dealers in Selma is facing multiple drug charges after police raid a mobile home in the Selmont community. Police say…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts made a campaign stop in Selma Tuesday. Warren toured the historic Brown Chapel AME Church -- walked…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A restoration project at a historic church in Selma is set to get underway this spring. The Historic Brown Chapel AME Church Preservation Society was awarded two…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two suspects in a recent rash of car break-ins in Demopolis have been arrested and charged by police. Thirty-one year old Marquel Livingston of Selma and…
