X0202 4 2004-08-09 0 0000029534 DOLLAR GENERAL CORP DG 0001245010 TEHLE DAVID M 100 MISSION RIDGE GOODLETTSVILLE TN 37072 0 1 0 0 Executive VP and CFO Common Stock 2004-08-09 4 A 0 15000 0 A 15000 D Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) 18.75 2004-08-09 4 A 0 62800 0 A 2014-08-09 Common Stock 62800 62800 D Represents a grant of Restricted Stock that vests in three equal annual installments beginning on August 9, 2005. The grant of Restricted Stock is subject to the terms of the Company's 1998 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective June 2, 2003, and as further modified through August 26, 2003). The option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on August 9, 2005. The option grant is subject to the terms of the Company's 1998 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective June 2, 2003, and as further modified through August 26, 2003). /s/ Susan S. Lanigan, By Power of Attorney 2004-08-10