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 attack on Marengo County District Attorney Greg Griggers spotlights the potential danger that comes along with being a D-A. Griggers was shot Thursday afternoon when he was ambushed near his office in Demopolis by…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma City Council gets a clearer picture of the financial shape that the city may be in. Auditors presented their findings at the city council meeting…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– An Alabama high school band director is on a 415 mile journey on foot — in an effort to raise money for his students to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– People in Dallas County honored the military service of our nation’s veterans at a ceremony Monday morning at Bloch Park in Selma. The rain couldn’t stop the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Perry County man is convicted on multiple sex charges by a Perry County jury. District Attorney Michael Jackson says 49 year old Tony Simmons was found guilty of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Perry County School District is increasing its effort to prevent gangs and gang related activities from infiltrating schools. School officials say a recent outbreak of gang…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma attorney Malika Sanders Fortier was elected to the seat her father, Senator Hank Sanders has held in the senate for more than three decades. Fortier beat…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– About 70 city employees in Selma — have been laid off from their jobs — just as the holiday season is about to get started. City officials say…
An adult and two juveniles are behind bars tonight — charged in the death of a Selma man. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says 20 year old Kachavias Jones — a 17 year old juvenile — and a 16…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A group in Marion is awarded a $500,000 dollar federal grant to turn the old Perry County Jail — into a voting rights museum. Beyond 50…
