Alice Garner’s grand opening was postponed by a few weeks, but seeing a long line of people waiting to try her desserts was no less sweet when she officially opened her business yesterday morning.
Garner, a U.S. Army veteran, launched Garner’s Sweet Dreams, LLC in a kiosk on the lower level of the Augusta Mall between Macy’s and Bath and Body Works. She originally planned to celebrate the grand opening on Friday, July 1, but she had technical problems with the business’s breaker box.
The business opened at 11 a.m. and by about 1 p.m., her cupcakes were sold out, and she was busy baking more.
Garner launched her business with help from Brookfield Properties which owns the Augusta Mall and its program called Partner to Empower. The program helps minority-owned businesses get off the ground by providing training, funding, and other resources.
Garner, who sells a variety of baked desserts, including cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and brownies, opened her home-based business in August 2019.
But she began honing her baking skills many years ago. While serving in the military, Garner provided desserts for many on-base events, including promotions, retirement parties, and baby showers.
“I love baking and letting people try different things,” she said.
Garner offers cupcakes in a variety of flavors, including strawberry and sweet potato, as well as cupcake jars.
“I’m excited I’ve come this far with my business, and I have my own location,” she said. “I never thought I would get this far.”
For more information, visit garnerssweetdreams.com or call 478-258-4551.