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-- A Dallas County jury finds a Selma man guilty of arson after a two-day trial. District Attorney Michael Jackson says Clement Heard set his girlfriend's house on fire during a domestic dispute back in 2014.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Uniontown are investigating the city's first murder of the year. Police have identified the murder victim as 40 year old Adam Brown of Uniontown. They…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wilcox and Clarke County Sheriff's Offices continue to investigate the disappearance of a Clarke County man. Now family and friends of the missing man are offering…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Families living without water in Wilcox County may not have to continue living without it too much longer. The county commission appointed board members for the water authority and approved the water authority's articles of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County deputy is facing an assault charge after he's accused of physically attacking a man in court. Sententta Lawrence of Collerine said her 20 year…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city leaders say two major construction projects are making big progress and they're already preparing to kick off the next phase of both projects. Mayor George Evans says the third phase of construction on…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A violent weekend in Selma leaves one man dead, another man behind bars and two people hurt. A shootout between rival gang members early Saturday morning…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Marion say they've recovered the second getaway vehicle used by two suspects who robbed a bank Wednesday morning. Police chief Patrick Essex says the suspects ditched and burned one getaway car, then got…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A civics program in Selma City Schools is inspiring students to become Super Citizens. The Super Citizen program is a ten week program designed to empower the Next Great American Generation. The program teaches students…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma residents debate the use of corporal punishment in schools. A recent article on AL.com says Alabama is one of 21 states to report paddling in public schools. It also listed Selma City Schools as one…
