If you've driven through any city within the United States, you may have spotted a large yellow sign with the phrase "Dollar General" written across its surface. In simple terms, Dollar General is an all-encompassing convenience store that offers customers goods at discounted prices. Rather than breaking the bank for discretionary purchases and products, Dollar General gave visitors a budget-conscious selection to choose from. With that said, what do we know about Dollar General and its origins within America?
Humble Beginnings
Although Dollar General's multi-billion-dollar operation would make onlookers believe that success was handed to its owners on a silver platter, the opposite is true. Dollar General first came into existence in 1955 in Springfield, Kentucky, when father-and-son duo -- James Luther Turner and Cal Turner Sr. -- opened a store where the motto was simple: no item shall cost more than one dollar. Although an ambitious goal to attain, within a two-year span of business, Dollar General garnered over 5-million dollars in sales and expanded its operation to nearly 30 locations.
Inside Dollar General's humble beginnings lies a core element that exists within every human psyche: the ability to persevere in the face of adversity. Whether we aim to be the next retail store chain with millions of customers worldwide or want to tackle a project at work, our ability to see opportunities where others see failure is essential
Dollar General
Dollar Store
2553 CA-119 Bakersfield, CA 93313Love my dollar stores great products and prices thank god for these stores cause theres times like these when moneys so tight i wouldnt be able to provide gifts for holid ... more
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
3619 Stadium Blvd Jonesboro, AR 72404Good dollar store
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
4394 AR-141 N Jonesboro, AR 72401Nice and convenient store in an area that does not have many options. It is cleaner and more organized than a lot of other DG stores I have visited and they have implemen ... more
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
18625 AL-24 Russellville, AL 35653Convenient if you need something and don't want to go to town. Friendly people..
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
3455 Co Rd 1435 Vinemont, AL 35179This is the best Dollar General Store in the State of Alabama. The short blonde cashier (Tammy) is the nicest and best cashier I have ever dealt with.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
4748 Springer Blvd Little Rock, AR 72206I go here daily great store. The employees are really nice and helpful. Even when they are super busy they are happy to help.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Discount Store
11610 AR-253 Fort Smith, AR 72916Similar to every other DG, except this one is more organized, has more merch for sale, and they have wider aisles than other DGs in the area.
Dollar General
Convenience Store, Dollar Store, Convenience Store
11180 AL-33 Moulton, AL 35650It's a friendly local place, where everybody knows everybody...... And I just love the Dollar general store in general..... It's a good place to shop.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
2704 U.S. 41 S S Tifton, GA 31794One of the best place to go very courteous very helpful and honest
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
69 Duren Dr Thomasville, GA 31757Good
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
121 Co Rd 1435 Cullman, AL 35058Easy to find the things you want at affordable prices and it's pretty much a smaller version of wal mart where you can find almost whatever it is you need
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
5400 E Fairview Rd SW Stockbridge, GA 30281Every single time I visit this store the two husky women that work here are always outside in front of the store smoking like it's no tomorrow. One has brown hair, and t ... more
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
21246 US-301 N Statesboro, GA 30461Usually have what I need and it's usually quick in-and-out
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
55 Rd 2 S SW Cartersville, GA 30120Has basics but literally everytime I send my husband to get something (today it was milk), they're out. So everytime I've needed a close by convenience store they haven't ... more
Dollar General
Convenience Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
1455 Martin Luther King Dr Prattville, AL 36067Excellent store. everyone is friendly and helpful.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Grocery Store
200 Williams St SW Se Calhoun, GA 30701Cool people and great customer service.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
3967 Old U.S. 41 N Valdosta, GA 31602Probably the neatest Dollar General Ive ever been in. A good selection of the basic staples you might need without having to fight the crowd at the bigger stores down the ... more
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
8427 GA-166 Douglasville, GA 30135Friendly employees helpful when you need them to be a place to grab something quick.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
5851 Johns Rd Hueytown, AL 35023My favorite DG yet. Its clean, the employees are nice. I no longer live in the area, but find myself wanting to stop by just to see the clutter-free, clean store.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
2420 Holtzclaw Rd Cumming, GA 30041Great customer service
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Variety Store, Seasonal Goods Store
9260 AL-243 Phil Campbell, AL 35581I buy my soft drinks here save money to stretch my dollar
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
3846 St Marys Rd Sc 09 Columbus, GA 31906One of my favorite stores
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
15764 Huntsville Brownsferry Rd R Athens, AL 35611There is a fine chick that works there...
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Drug Store
5785 New Calhoun Hwy NE Rome, GA 30161Dont honor prices listed. Rude manager says those arent their prices??? Whose are they. Wouldnt correct price! Crummy store.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Discount Store, Drug Store
12480 Co Rd 237 Alachua, FL 32615Our favorite place
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
3094 Nicklesville Rd NE Resaca, GA 30735Friendly, and pretty clean store
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
1900 Robert J Conlan Blvd NE Palm Bay, FL 32905I would like to give a shout out to one of the Dollar General staff, who goes by the name Sky. He was kind, courteous and super helpful. He even went out of his way to he ... more
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Party Store, General Store
3168 New Rosedale Rd NE Calhoun, GA 30701Tina is the sweetest manager; all of her crew are excellent.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
2410 Medulla Rd Plant City, FL 33566Just bought a sports bra and realized it had a hole in it when I got to my car. I went back inside and tried to return it and the manager(?) had no idea that they even ca ... more
Dollar General
Discount Store, General Store
4709 W Trapnell Rd Plant City, FL 33566Drop in to pick up a couple of things.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
5991 Pulaski Pike NW Huntsville, AL 35810Good place to shop
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Discount Store, Drug Store
45 Scenic Hwy Rising Fawn, GA 30738Very Nice Dollar store. I was able to find everything I needed.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
5167 San Blas St Milton, FL 32583"No public restroom". All dg lieeeee now bc they don't want to clean their bathrooms
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
7420 Lucerne Park Rd Winter Haven, FL 33881The worst thing was a single cashier working a tremendous horrible queue.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
2181 Co Rd 252B Lake City, FL 32024Wonderful store !!!! Very clean and stocked shelves !! I am super impressed with the new assistant manager Daniel he was amazing very friendly and helped me find everythi ... more
Dollar General
Convenience Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
840 Pinebrook Rd Venice, FL 34285This place is closed randomly, and never goes by its posted hours. Gets to be pretty frustrating. it is currently 5 oclock and says on the door and online that its open ... more
Dollar general
Dollar Store, Dollar Store
3602 Cypress Gardens Rd SE Winter Haven, FL 33884Clean but a very unorganized store. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
5891 SE 88th St Ocala, FL 34472HORRIBLE Customer Service! Crystal, the Manager is SO RUDE and absolutely not Manager material. I understand 'the situation' Dollar General is in though, and have to hir ... more
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
2335 Newman Rd Mobile, AL 36695Extremely rude old woman with blonde hair working today, couldnt find something so I had to interrupt her conversation which really aggravated her.
Dollar General
Convenience Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
4074 Willacoochee Hwy Douglas, GA 31535The manager she seems a bit moody and disrespectful but the assistant manager is awesome. He always helps when asked and friendly and knows exactly what aisle I'm looking ... more
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Dollar Store, General Store
4929 Hwy 167 S Sheridan, AR 72150I do not have a problem with this store at all. All of the staff are excellent, other than one man who has been extremely rude on two recent occasions. I also witnessed t ... more
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
19715 State Hwy 22 New Blaine, AR 72851Cant get enough of DG .m. Have a Blessed Day .
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
4152 AR-36 W Searcy, AR 72143Col
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
2357 AR-95 Hattieville, AR 72063Cashier was very friendly.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
50 Plemons Rd Attalla, AL 35954Great deals! Great store
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
4078 Dawes Rd Mobile, AL 36695Nice place to get something cheap and there nice
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store
2030 Old Railroad Bed Rd Harvest, AL 35749I waited 10 minutes for a cashier to come to the front, the self checkout being closed. I didn't mind, and it wasn't a big deal. However, the cashier was very aggressive ... more
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
549 6th St Madison, AL 35756Radio is obnoxiously loud, nobody was attending the counter. I walked out without seeing an employee and could not make a purchase.
Dollar General
Dollar Store, Convenience Store, Discount Store
2351 Cove Rd Jasper, GA 30143Normal DG
Dollar General
Convenience Store, Beauty Supply Store, Candy Store
4736 E Baker Hwy Douglas, GA 31535Danea was working the register, and a lady was having issues with the self checkout. The lady in front of me and myself told her she needed help, and we would wait. Danea ... more