George McDonald is the West Alabama Newsroom reporter for Alabama News Network. He is based in Selma and covers Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Wilcox counties. George began reporting for us in June 2005.
George 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 largest Civil Rights event in the country is now under new leadership. The Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee recently announced Drew Glover of Santa Cruz, California -- as the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A home grown manufacturing company in Selma is paying it forward in the community in a big way. Bush Hog, Inc. -- donated a zero turn mower to a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's been more than five years since Perry County native Samuel Payne disappeared -- and members of his family say they're still waiting for justice in his case. Payne…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One person is dead -- and another is behind bars -- after a shooting early Sunday morning in Wilcox County. Sheriff Earnest Evans says 17 year old Steven Etheridge…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County officials are making their final preparations for the upcoming primary runoff election. The primary runoffs are less than two weeks away. Dallas County voters will choose a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The search to find a missing Dallas County man continues -- while his family continues to hope for his safe return. It's now been one week since…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The removal of Confederate statues and symbols -- has re-ignited calls to change the name of the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. Former State Senator Hank…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Commission -- and the Dallas County Sheriff's Office -- teamed up to give away thousands of facial masks to people -- in Selma. County officials set…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Dallas County are searching for a missing man in Minter. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 57 year old Willie Edward Wallace, Jr disappeared from his home on the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A disabled Selma senior continues to try and put her life back together -- following a fire that destroyed her home. The house where 77 year old Mary Johnson…
