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 political newcomer takes on a political giant -- in the race to represent the people of senate district 23. Selma attorney and former state senator Hank Sanders --…
From the West Alabama Newsroom--- A hospitality training workshop is coming to Selma -- next week on June 13th. Its an effort to help attract -- retain -- and grow tourism in the area.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Marshals capture a wanted Selma murder suspect in Minnesota -- about ten miles from the Canadian border. Eighteen year old Javontae Mitchell is now awaiting extradition back to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two fourteen year old juveniles are in police custody -- after a Tuesday morning shooting in Selma. Chief Kenta Fulford says the teens were walking near Furniss Avenue and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Now that school is out -- the Selma and Dallas County Public Library is giving kids a lot of fun things to do this summer. The annual Sensational Selma…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office needs your help to identify a pair of burglars. Sheriff Earnest Evans is hoping the public can help his investigators bring a couple of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Some high-tech -- and high-paying new jobs -- are on the way to the Selma-Dallas County area. Craig Field Airport in Selma -- will soon become the home of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The democratic nominee for district attorney of the 4th Judicial Circuit -- won't have republican opposition in the general election in November and that means the race for DA…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Board of Education has chosen the next superintendent -- who'll lead the Dallas County school district. The hire marks the first-time in recent memory -- that…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma and Dallas County remember the sacrifice -- of the men and women who paid the ultimate price for freedom. Memorial Day is a day that people…
