The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, August 26, 2004, at 10 a.m. EDT to discuss the quarter's results. The security code for the conference call is "Dollar General." If you wish to participate, please call (334) 260-2280 at least 10 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin. The call will also be broadcast live online at www.dollargeneral.com. A replay of the conference call will be available until 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday, September 9, online or by calling (334) 323-7226. The access code for the replay is 40954 and the pass code is 86362.