OAKWOOD — Kim Edge’s search for a part-time job, some work to do after raising her children to school age, has turned into something more than she expected.

Before being hired as a records clerk with Oakwood, the 28-year-old spent her life raising three children: Reese, 12; Mac, 7; and Anniston, 5.

“About the time I started here (in January 2008), they were all in school, so it was perfect timing,” Edge said.

The city initially hired Edge, a native of Lake Placid, Fla., who moved to Oakwood when she was 10, to help court clerk Charles Wilson with some of his duties, “which were becoming overwhelming as (the city is) growing.”

“And it just kind of went from there.”

She was moved to full-time duties this past January and she has been busy ever since, earning certificates that have beefed up her workload and responsibilities.

For example, she is now certified to enter bench warrants into Georgia Crime Information Center’s database.

Certification was needed because “you’re seeing criminal histories and personal information, and there are strict rules for that,” Edge said.

Otherwise, “I wear many hats,” she said.

“I do anything that pertains to Municipal Court. I work on ticket entry. Anything the officer writes goes through the supervisor first and then is given to me to be entered into our system.”

Edge, whose husband, Terry, works for the family business, Alton Edge Wrecker Service, said she enjoys her job.

“It’s satisfying to know that you’re helping people, you’re reaching out to the community, and you’re getting to know people within the community,” she said.

“It’s something new every day. It’s never predictable.”

Starting in a job that had her coming to work just two days a week, Edge said she sees herself building a career with the city.

She noted that Wilson has been with Oakwood 30 years and “I hope someday I can say the same.”

“He is our clerk of courts and maybe one day I can achieve his status, so I look forward to lots of things to come,” Edge said.