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Augusta Tech helps Katrina victims Special to The Mirror A large scale effort has recently been underway on Augusta Tech campuses throughout the CSRA to provide humanitarian assistance for people affected by Hurricane Katrina. Students, faculty, and staff in Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro contributed a total of $3,711.45. These funds were collected for several days and were later donated to the Augusta chapter of the American Red Cross. Augusta Technical College is also aiding disaster victims by opening cosmetology facilities to evacuees from the stricken areas. In addition, three evacuees have recently enrolled at Augusta Tech. Related Stories  • "No words to describe it.": Davis returns from Mississippi mission, plans next trip  • Schools start Katrina drive  • Thomson's First Baptist rounds up relief for Katrina victims  • Harlem restaurateur plans Monday fundraiser  • Tricky's to play host to all-day concert Saturday for Katrina  • Local United Way starts relief fund  • Augusta Tech helps Katrina victims Web posted on Thursday, September 15, 2005