DG has taken the place of the old country stores. I'm not sure why anyone would be upset about getting one in their community. They are economical and convenient. The Dollar General Markets are actually pretty decent grocery stores.
.......+1...... That's why I refer to 'em as 21st century general stores. They found a marketing niche, or vacuum in the market, and filled it. Couple different ones around here that I go to depending on which direction I'm going. Prices are great and I sometimes pick up a loaf of a brand name potato bread for a buck less than the same item at the supermarket. Never been in one that was dirty or somehow unappealing. The business model is straight out of Marketing 101....... Provide stuff folks want, at a good price, where they can get to you easily, and you'll do business.
