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): December 3, 2008

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:    (615) 855-4000

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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⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 2.02     RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On December 3, 2008, Dollar General Corporation (the “Company”) issued a news release regarding results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter and 39-week period ended October 31, 2008. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 7.01     REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

The information set forth in Item 2.02 above is incorporated herein by reference. The news release also sets forth statements regarding the Company’s outlook, information regarding the Company’s planned conference call, and certain other matters.

In addition, on December 3, 2008 the Company issued a news release announcing that Chief Executive Officer Richard W. Dreiling has been appointed Chairman of the Board. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

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.

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