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.
[gtxvideo vid="kgfSJCru" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kgfSJCru-120.jpg" vtitle="Senior xmas party.m4v"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Over the past few years a lack of funding has threatened to close down an adult daycare center in Perry County. And people at the center…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones is working to implement a new program in the county that he says will save lives. Jones says Project Lifesaver is a search and rescue program specifically designed for people…
[gtxvideo vid="R4qSN2V2" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/R4qSN2V2-120.jpg" vtitle="Demopolis PD Ask for Public's Help"] From the West Alabama Newsroom– Authorities in Demopolis need your help to try and solve a fatal hit and run accident — and a murder. Demopolis Police continue to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell hosts 2nd Annual Veterans Resource Fair in Marengo Co. The annual resource fair brings organizations and agencies that provide assistance to veterans together under one roof. Information about everything from VA benefits…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Another big-time Christmas party is going on in Marengo Co. this weeked -- this time in Linden. The annual Chilly-Fest got underway Friday -- and wraps up Saturday night. Organizers say the two-day festival grew…
[gtxvideo vid="z5gRB33R" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z5gRB33R-120.jpg" vtitle="St James Hotel"] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The historic St. James Hotel in downtown Selma is once again under new management -- and could soon have a new owner. Businessman and Selma native Mark…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The death of a Marengo County man remains unsolved after nearly a year long investigation. Now investigators are asking for the public's help to try and crack the case. Dixons Mills resident Dwight Harris was…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An annual arts and craft sale in Selma has become a Christmas time tradition -- that mixes the holidays with history. The event features hand-crafted knick-knacks and baked goods from about 30 vendors. Organizers say…
[gtxvideo vid="XB2mNKRm" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XB2mNKRm-120.jpg" vtitle="Remembering Abernathy "] From the West Alabama Newsroom-- This is the 60th anniversary of the start of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. One of the key figures during the boycott was a Baptist preacher from a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Quarterback Club gets blindsided by a special guest at its Ladies Night event.
