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 historic Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma is inviting everyone out to church this Sunday for a special Mother’s Day event that will feed her mind — body — and soul. Brown Chapel AME…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– While unemployment is at historic lows in some parts of the state, it’s still high in West Alabama. And the effort to bring those numbers in line…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City Treasurer Renita Wade is back on the job after she’s reinstated by a judge. Circuit Judge Donald McMillan ordered Mayor Darrio Melton to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Access to healthcare has been on the decline in rural communities — but one Dallas County community is bucking the trend. A Doc on the Spot Community Care Clinic opened up Friday morning in Orrville.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom— A pair of floating museums sailed into the city of Demopolis early Thursday morning. Replicas of Christopher Columbus’ ships — the Nina and the Pinta — are docked at…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– An apartment fire in Selma leaves seven families homeless. Eight units at Chanticleer Apartments were destroyed by the fire — Tuesday evening. Seven single mothers and about 25…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Residents at one Selma apartment complex are concerned for their health after raw sewage floods their apartments. Raw sewage is overflowing at Magnolia Garden Apartments in Selma.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Selma is looking for a new chief to take over the reigns at the fire department after the Fire Chief Toney Stephens suddenly resigns. Council President Corey Bowie says Stephens cited “a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Alabama Department of Corrections continues to add new corrections officers at state prisons. ADOC added 58 new corrections officers to its ranks Thursday morning in Selma. Graduates…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The fate of two Dallas County schools slated to close at the end of the school year — may not be sealed after all. The Dallas County School Board…
