<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001062993-23-012893.txt : 20230605
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001062993-23-012893
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20230601
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230605
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230605

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Deckard Steven R
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001976293

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11421
		FILM NUMBER:		23992258

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

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:			0202

	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
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<DESCRIPTION>INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
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    <periodOfReport>2023-06-01</periodOfReport>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000029534</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>DOLLAR GENERAL CORP</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>DG</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerName>Deckard Steven R</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>100 MISSION RIDGE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>GOODLETTSVILLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>TN</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>37072</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>1</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
            <officerTitle>EVP, Growth &amp; Emerging Mkts</officerTitle>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>4476</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
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            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
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            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
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    <derivativeTable>
        <derivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <conversionOrExercisePrice>
                <value>92.98</value>
            </conversionOrExercisePrice>
            <exerciseDate>
                <footnoteId id="F2"/>
            </exerciseDate>
            <expirationDate>
                <value>2028-03-21</value>
            </expirationDate>
            <underlyingSecurity>
                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
                    <value>Common Stock</value>
                </underlyingSecurityTitle>
                <underlyingSecurityShares>
                    <value>5583</value>
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            </underlyingSecurity>
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                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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        <derivativeHolding>
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            <exerciseDate>
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            <expirationDate>
                <value>2029-03-20</value>
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            <underlyingSecurity>
                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
                    <value>Common Stock</value>
                </underlyingSecurityTitle>
                <underlyingSecurityShares>
                    <value>5377</value>
                </underlyingSecurityShares>
            </underlyingSecurity>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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        <derivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <conversionOrExercisePrice>
                <value>154.53</value>
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            <exerciseDate>
                <footnoteId id="F4"/>
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            <expirationDate>
                <value>2030-03-17</value>
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            <underlyingSecurity>
                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
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        <derivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
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            </securityTitle>
            <conversionOrExercisePrice>
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            <exerciseDate>
                <footnoteId id="F5"/>
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            <expirationDate>
                <value>2031-03-16</value>
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            <underlyingSecurity>
                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
                    <value>Common Stock</value>
                </underlyingSecurityTitle>
                <underlyingSecurityShares>
                    <value>5787</value>
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            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
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        <derivativeHolding>
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            <exerciseDate>
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            <expirationDate>
                <value>2032-03-15</value>
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                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
                    <value>Common Stock</value>
                </underlyingSecurityTitle>
                <underlyingSecurityShares>
                    <value>7037</value>
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            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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        <derivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <conversionOrExercisePrice>
                <value>208.13</value>
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            <exerciseDate>
                <footnoteId id="F7"/>
            </exerciseDate>
            <expirationDate>
                <value>2033-03-28</value>
            </expirationDate>
            <underlyingSecurity>
                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
                    <value>Common Stock</value>
                </underlyingSecurityTitle>
                <underlyingSecurityShares>
                    <value>4809</value>
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            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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        </derivativeHolding>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">Includes 210 restricted stock units representing the right to receive shares of common stock upon vesting (&quot;RSUs&quot;) that are scheduled to vest on April 1, 2024, subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions; 490 RSUs that are scheduled to vest evenly on April 1, 2024 and April 1, 2025, subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions; 663 RSUs that are scheduled to vest evenly on April 1, 2024, April 1, 2025 and April 1, 2026, subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions; 206 earned but unvested performance share units representing the right to receive shares of common stock upon vesting (&quot;PSUs&quot;) that are scheduled to vest on April 1, 2024, subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions; and 378 earned but unvested PSUs that are scheduled to vest evenly on April 1, 2024 and April 1, 2025, subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Vested as to 648 shares on April 1, 2019 and as to 1,645 shares on each of April 1, 2020, April 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Vested as to 1,345 shares on April 1, 2020 and as to 1,344 shares on each of April 1, 2021, April 1, 2022 and April 1, 2023.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Vested as to 1,263 shares on each of April 1, 2021, April 1, 2022 and April 1, 2023. The remaining portion of the option is scheduled to vest as to the 1,263 shares on April 1, 2024, subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Vested as to 1,449 shares on April 1, 2022 and as to 1,446 shares on April 1, 2023. The remaining portion of the option is scheduled to vest as to 1,446 shares on each of April 1, 2024 and April 1, 2025, subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">Vested as to 1,760 shares on April 1, 2023. The remaining portion of the option is scheduled to vest as to 1,759 shares on each of April 1, 2024, April 1, 2025 and April 1, 2026, subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">Vests in four annual installments of 25% beginning April 1, 2024, subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks>Exhibit List: Exhibit 24--Power of Attorney</remarks>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Steven R. Deckard</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-06-05</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-24.1
<SEQUENCE>2
<FILENAME>exhibit24-1.txt
<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 24--POWER OF ATTORNEY
<TEXT>
POWER OF ATTORNEY

Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and
appoints each of Rhonda M. Taylor, Christine L. Connolly, and Elizabeth
S. Inman, each of whom may act individually, the undersigned's true and
lawful attorney-in-fact to:

(1) execute for and on behalf of the undersigned, in the undersigned's capacity
as an officer and/or director of Dollar General Corporation (the "Company"),
Forms 3, 4 and 5 in accordance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder;

(2) do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned which
may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such Form 3, 4 or 5
and timely file such form with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") and any stock exchange or similar authority;

(3) complete, execute and file a Form ID or such other document or documents as
may be required from time to time by the SEC to enable the filing of such
Form 3, 4 or 5; and

(4) take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the
foregoing which, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to,
in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being
understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of
the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and
shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in
such attorney-in-fact's discretion.

The undersigned hereby grants to each such attorney-in-fact full power and
authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite,
necessary or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers
herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might
or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or
revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or
such attorney-in-fact's substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause
to be done by virtue of this Power of Attorney and the rights and powers herein
granted.  The undersigned acknowledges that each of the foregoing
attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the
undersigned, is not assuming, nor is the Company assuming, any of the
undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.

This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the
undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 3, 4 and 5 with respect to
the undersigned's holdings of and transactions in securities issued by the
Company, unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing
delivered to the foregoing attorneys-in-fact.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be
executed as of this 25 day of April, 2023.


/s/ Steven R. Deckard

Steven R. Deckard
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