8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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):  November 17, 2005

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
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 1.01

ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT

On November 17, 2005, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Dollar General Corporation approved increases to the salaries of certain named executive officers (i.e., the top 5 most highly compensated officers listed in the Company’s proxy statement). Effective December 1, 2005, those salaries will be:

David Tehle, Executive Vice President and CFO

$580,000

Kathleen Guion, Division President,

$500,000

Store Operations and Store Development

ITEM 7.01.

REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On November 23, 2005, Dollar General Corporation issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein, regarding an upcoming presentation at the JPMorgan Consumer and Retail Holiday Conference.

ITEM 9.01.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(a)

Financial statements of businesses acquired.  N/A

(b)

Pro forma financial information.  N/A

(c)

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

SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Date:  November 23, 2005	DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Susan S. Lanigan
		Susan S. Lanigan
		Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99	News release dated November 23, 2005.

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EX-99

Investor Contact:  

Emma Jo Kauffman

(615) 855-5525

DOLLAR GENERAL TO PRESENT AT

JPMORGAN CONSUMER AND RETAIL HOLIDAY CONFERENCE

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – November 23, 2005 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the JPMorgan Consumer and Retail Holiday Conference on Tuesday, November 29, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST.  A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live through the Company’s Web site at www.dollargeneral.com, in the “Investing” section at “Conference calls and Investor events.”  The webcast will be available through December 13, 2005.

About Dollar General

Dollar General is a Fortune 500^® discount retailer with 7,821 neighborhood stores as of October 28, 2005.  Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers by offering consumable basic items that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as a selection of basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices.  The Company store support center is located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Dollar General’s Web site can be reached at www.dollargeneral.com.

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