8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 7, 2003

Dollar General Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Tennessee	001-11421		61-0502302
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, Tennessee		37072
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (615) 855-4000

ITEM 7.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS

(a)

Financial Statements.

None.

(b)

Pro Forma Financial Information.  None.

(c)

Exhibits.  See Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page hereto.

ITEM 9.

REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On May 7, 2003, Dollar General Corporation issued the news release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:  May 7, 2003	DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Susan S. Lanigan
		Susan S. Lanigan Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99

News release dated May 7, 2003

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EX-99

Exhibit 99

Investor Contact:

Media Contact:

Emma Jo Kauffman

Andrea Ewin Turner

(615) 855-5525

(615) 855-5209

DOLLAR GENERAL PRESIDENT AND COO RESIGNS;

COMPANY INITIATES SEARCH FOR SUCCESSOR

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — May 7, 2003 —Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that Donald S. Shaffer, President and Chief Operating Officer, has resigned effective May 7, 2003 to pursue other opportunities.  Mr. Shaffer had been President and Chief Operating Officer since May 2001.  He also served as Acting Chief Executive Officer from November 2002 through April 2, 2003.

“Don has done a remarkable job of successfully steering this Company through some difficult times over the last two years,” said David A. Perdue, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.  “His integrity and steady leadership have helped keep Dollar General on course.  We wish Don and his family the best of luck in their future endeavors.”  Mr. Perdue also noted that the Company has initiated a search for a new President / Chief Operating Officer.

Dollar General is a Fortune 500® discount retailer with 6,329 neighborhood stores in 27 states as of May 2, 2003.  Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to its customers, by offering consumable basics, items that are frequently used and replenished, such as food snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as an appealing selection of basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices.  The typical Dollar General store has 6,700 square feet of selling space and is located within five miles of its target customers.

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