EXHIBIT 23
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
333-51589, 333-51591, 333-00141, 333-09448, 333-65789 and 333-93309 of Dollar
General Corporation on Form S-8 and Registration Statement Nos. 333-50541 and
333-80655 of Dollar General Corporation on Form S-3 of our report dated February
22, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Dollar General
Corporation for the year ended January 28, 2000.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Nashville, Tennessee
July 28, 2000
