X0202 4 2004-08-24 0 0000029534 DOLLAR GENERAL CORP DG 0001220573 PURCELL J NEAL 100 MISSION RIDGE GOODLETTSVILLE TN 37072 1 0 0 0 Restricted Stock Units 2004-08-24 4 A 0 4600 0 A 2005-08-24 Common Stock 4600 4600 D The restricted stock units convert to shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. Represents the number of restricted stock units allocated to the reporting person's account on August 24, 2004 pursuant to the terms of the Dollar General Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective June 2, 2003, and as further modified through August 26, 2003). Although the restricted stock units generally vest on August 24, 2005, no payout can be made (in either shares of common stock or in cash) until the reporting person ceases service as a director of the Issuer. /s/ Susan S. Lanigan, By Power of Attorney 2004-08-24