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DOLLAR GENERAL TO PRESENT AT UPCOMING CONFERENCE

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – June 22, 2006 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at William Blair & Company’s 26th Annual Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, beginning at approximately 9:50 a.m. CDT.  A web cast of this presentation 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 web cast will be available through July 12, 2006.

About Dollar General

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, 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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