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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-09-066251
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20091118
FILED AS OF DATE:		20091120
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20091120

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DOLLAR GENERAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000029534
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-VARIETY STORES [5331]
		IRS NUMBER:				610502302
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0201

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 MISSION RIDGE
		CITY:			GOODLETTSVILLE
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			37072
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6158554000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 MISSION RIDGE
		CITY:			GOODLETTSVILLE
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			37072

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TURNER CAL
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19710401

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TURNER J L & SON INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19710401

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Buck Holdings L.P.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001476354
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11421
		FILM NUMBER:		091198850

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O KKR & CO.
		STREET 2:		9 WEST 57TH STREET SUITE 4200
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10019
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-230-9742

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O KKR & CO.
		STREET 2:		9 WEST 57TH STREET SUITE 4200
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10019

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Buck Holdings LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001476355
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11421
		FILM NUMBER:		091198849

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O KKR & CO.
		STREET 2:		9 WEST 57TH STREET SUITE 4200
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10019
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-230-9742

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O KKR & CO.
		STREET 2:		9 WEST 57TH STREET SUITE 4200
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10019
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        <issuerName>DOLLAR GENERAL CORP</issuerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet2>9 WEST 57TH STREET, SUITE 4200</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10019</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <rptOwnerName>Buck Holdings LLC</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet2>9 WEST 57TH STREET, SUITE 4200</rptOwnerStreet2>
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            <rptOwnerZipCode>10019</rptOwnerZipCode>
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        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock, par value $0.875 per share</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2009-11-18</value>
            </transactionDate>
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                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
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                <transactionPricePerShare>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">This amount represents the $21.00 initial public offering price per share of common stock, par value $0.875 per share (&quot;Common Stock&quot;), of Dollar General Corporation less the underwriting discount of $1.2075 per share of Common Stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Buck Holdings, L.P. directly holds the shares of Common Stock reported herein.  Buck Holdings, LLC is the general partner of Buck Holdings, L.P.  The membership interests of Buck Holdings, LLC are held by a private investor group, including affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &amp; Co. L.P., Goldman, Sachs &amp; Co. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., certain investment advisory clients of Wellington Management Company, LLP, CPP Investment Board (USRE II) Inc. and other equity co-investors.  Buck Holdings, LLC and each holder of membership interests in Buck Holdings, LLC disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock held by Buck Holdings, L.P. except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks>(3) Mr. Janetschek is signing in his capacity as Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of Buck Holdings, LLC, the general partner of Buck Holdings, L.P.  (4) Mr. Janetschek is signing in his capacity as Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of Buck Holdings, LLC.</remarks>

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        <signatureName>/s/ William J. Janetschek, Buck Holdings, L.P. (3)</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2009-11-20</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ William J. Janetschek, Buck Holdings, LLC (4)</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2009-11-20</signatureDate>
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