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 18, 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)



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ITEM 7.01

REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE


On November 18, 2005, 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)

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 18, 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 18, 2005.





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Investor Contact:

Media Contact:


Emma Jo Kauffman

Tawn Earnest


(615) 855-5525

(615) 855-5209





DOLLAR GENERAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECLARES DIVIDEND


GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – November 18, 2005 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.045 per share, payable January 12, 2006, to common shareholders of record on December 29, 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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