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-- The United States Air Force is training pilots at an aviation program this summer at Craig Field Airport in Selma. The Aim High Flight Academy is a scholarship…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County arrest three burglary suspects -- and now they're asking for help from the public -- as they search for four more. Sheriff Mike Granthum says…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Hayneville police chief is speaking out tonight -- amid concerns raised by one his officers -- and a temporary shut down of the police department -- and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Demopolis woman is behind bars tonight facing assault charges -- after two people are attacked at the local Walmart store. Police Chief Rex Flowers says 32 year old…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is underway in Selma -- after a man is killed in a shooting -- early Sunday morning. Selma police continue to investigate the shooting. And two…
From the west Alabama Newsroom-- A tip from the public -- leads to the arrest of ten people on human and drug trafficking charges in Demopolis. Three of the ten suspects are facing human…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A vacant house goes up in flames Thursday morning in Selma -- and one city councilwoman wants to know why. The fire happened at a house on the 800…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the Queen City's 6th homicide of the year following a fatal shooting Sunday night. The victim in the shooting was a 15 year old juvenile…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Hayneville police investigator is speaking out -- after she finds herself caught in the middle of an ongoing dispute -- between the chief of police -- and a…
A summer program at Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis offers hands-on job training to people with disabilities and special needs.
