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):  May 31, 2006

Dollar General Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its 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 7.01.

REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On May 31, 2006, Dollar General Corporation issued the news release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein regarding a dividend declaration.

ITEM 9.01.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(a)

Financial statements of businesses acquired.  N/A

(b)

Pro forma financial information.  N/A

(c)

Shell company transactions.  N/A

(d)

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:  May 31, 2006	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 May 31, 2006.

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EX-99

Investor Contact:

Media Contact:

Emma Jo Kauffman

Tawn Earnest

(615) 855-5525

(615) 855-5209

DOLLAR GENERAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECLARES DIVIDEND

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – May 31, 2006 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.05 per share, payable July 20, 2006, to common shareholders of record on July 6, 2006.

Dollar General is a Fortune 500^® discount retailer with 8,096 neighborhood stores as of May 26, 2006.  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, house wares 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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