HEPHZIBAH, Ga () – Many hearts are heavy at the way things are going right now.

“I definitely, greatly agree with that. America needs to find peace, find joy and happiness,” said Cody Cowart.

And in Hephzibah, they’re talking hugs and high fives. September 12th is National Hug and High Five Day.

“Have you hugged or high fived anybody today?”

“No,” said C.J. “But I’ll take a high five,”

“Let’s do it, alright my friend!”

“Which one do you want hug or high five?”

“High five,” she said.

“All right how about you sir, hug or high five?”

“Sure, you don’t want a hug?”
“I’ll take both,” said Crystal Palmer.

“Yes that’s good,” said Raney.

Well, it’s National Hug and High Five Day

“Thank you, my friend.”
“I’ll give you a hug,” said Mindy Olson

“Oh thank you.”
“All right high five.” 
“What do you want?”

“I’ll give you a hug,” said Briana

“Thank you.”
“Well what do I get a hug or a high five?”

“Hug and a high five,” said Alvin.

“Give me a hug man,” said Cody.

“Are going to pass it along?”

“Yes, I will,” he said.

What a day. High fives Out There Somewhere in Hephzibah, George Eskola NewsChannel 6.