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 group of protestors -- picketed outside a Selma convenience store -- run by one of the suspects in the Riverboat Brawl. About a dozen protestors -- including Selma…
Memorial Stadium in Selma took a direct hit from the January 12 tornado, but repairs are underway to get it ready for high school football season.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Tuesday was the first day of school for students in all three school districts in Marengo County. "The first day of school is something everyone remembers. Everyone is excited,"…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Hayneville High School class of 1973 -- held it's 50th year anniversary tonight in Montgomery. The Evening of Elegance featured a night of dinner and dancing at the Embassy…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Summer break officially came to an end today for public school students in Dallas County. Both the Selma City -- and Dallas County school districts -- kicked off their…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More deputies will soon be out patrolling the roads and communities throughout Dallas County. County officials say the additions will help deter crime. Plus make residents feel a little…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Levitt AMP Selma Summer Concert Series is winding down -- but it's not over yet. And this Saturday's line-up of performers -- includes some home-grown talent from the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The tornado that hit Selma on January 12th -- tore the roof off the Dallas County Jail -- flooding the facility -- and causing extensive damage inside the building.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Uniontown Police are investigating a string of shootings -- that left one person dead -- another person paralyzed -- and two people hurt. Chief Pamela Wilson made history 3…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County and Lowndes County Sheriff's Offices -- team up -- to take down a major theft ring. Deputies arrested two people in the case -- and recovered…
