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 significant piece of Selma Voting Rights history is leaving the city -- and moving 800 miles away to the state of Michigan. The Jackson House is where Dr.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A house fire in Demopolis -- claims the life of a 64 year old woman -- and her dog. The family lost everything they owned in the fire --…
The city of Selma continues to pick up the pieces after the devastating tornado that tore a path of destruction through the city back in January.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The state of Alabama requires annual firearms re-qualifications for all law enforcement officers in the state. And police officers in Selma have been out on the firing range all…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Selma hosted a recycling education event today to kick-off a new recycling program in the city. It was a day of fun in the sun --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Over a hundred Perry County school children could soon be seeing things a lot more clearly -- after getting free eye care treatment Monday in Marion. Norene Heard of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Wilcox County men are facing charges after one of them attacks a murder suspect in court. Brothers Darryl and Michael Higgenbottom were arrested Thursday morning-- at the Johnson-Hale…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Fun Day event for Special Needs Children in Selma and Dallas County -- is back after a three-year hiatus -- due to COVID-19. The event acknowledges a group…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Uniontown is in mourning tonight -- after the sudden death of Mayor Christopher Jones. Jones was serving his first term as the mayor of Uniontown. He…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man wanted for the 2022 murder of an 18 year old man at a Selma convenience store is behind bars tonight. Twenty-two year old Kendarius Eaton was…
