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-- After sitting vacant and boarded up for the first part of the year -- the historic St. James Hotel in downtown Selma -- is now bustling with activity. Rhaglan Hospitality -- the property's new owner…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 62nd Annual Central Alabama Fair kicks off in Selma -- and fair organizers spent the early part of the day getting everything ready --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Construction of a new multi-million dollar community recreation center continues to move forward in Selma. The Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community and Recreation Center is close…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- High school students in Dallas County get schooled about the potential dangers and consequences of under age drinking. Dallas County Career Tech Center hosted a pair…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother and son accused in the beating death of a Selma man -- make a first appearance in court. Murder suspects -- Shakeem Butler…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A mother and son are behind bars for the death of a Selma man. Shakeem Butler, 24, and Shana Muldrow, 56, are both charged with murder. Interim Police Chief Robert Green says 58-year-old Joseph Minniefield's…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A community art project in Camden -- is using mosaic art to share and preserve some of the area's rich history. Local artists -- and volunteers of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Students at a Demopolis elementary school are growing food in their very own garden -- and giving what they grow to people in need. About 120 students at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 2nd Annual State of the Black Belt Summit was held at the Demopolis Higher Education Center Friday. The event brings together community leaders from all over…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- County workers in Lowndes County could soon see a bump in the amount of money they see in their pay checks. Budget talks by the…
