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-- There's a noticeable increase in activity around Selma -- and people are starting to pour into the city to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma Voting Rights Movement.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As the city of Selma prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches -- the eyes of the world will once again be focused on the historic Voting Rights Movement -- and the faith that fueled it.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Schools in Demopolis are back open after shutting down early Friday because of a stomach virus outbreak.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police make an arrest in the city's latest murder.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma is getting ready to showcase its rich history to the world by commemorating two different events that happened a 100 years apart.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- In less than two weeks tens of thousands of people are expected to start arriving in Selma to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Movement -- but is the city ready to handle the crowd?
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is underway in Selma.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Elected officials in communities along the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail kick off Voter Registration Month in Lowndes County.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The cost of doing business in the city of Marion has gone up -- and some business owners there are not very happy about it.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- With so much attention focused on its past -- what does the future hold for the historic city of Selma?
