Give a wet one - It's International Kissing Day

It's International Kissing Day! Let's raise a glass to these cute, kissable moments captured by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's photo staff. Former President Jimmy Carter sneaks a kiss with wife Rosalynn. DeKalb Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson kisses her husband, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson. Former AJC photojournalist Ben Gray kisses his wife Adrianne. Sandy Springs Police Officer Michael DeWald gets a kiss from his K-9 partner, Rock.

Pull out the chapstick and keep the gargle handy, friends.

Yes, that's something you should do every day, but since folks are celebrating International Kissing Day, the odds of using more gargle and lip moisturizer are pretty high today.

A KISS FOR THE COMMISSIONER=--JULY 20, 2015 DECATUR Incoming DeKalb Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson kisses her husband, US Rep. Hank Johnson, after she was sworn in by DeKalb Superior Court Judge Gregory A. Adams, Monday, July 20, 2015. Her election brings the county commission to a full seven members for the first time in more than two years. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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The awareness day, which started in the United Kingdom but has now caught on across the globe, inspires the appreciation of the lip embrace among lovers, family, friends and even pets. Some say the unofficial holiday is on July 6, others are celebrating today.

Awkward kisses have had their time of recognition, so—at least for the day — let's raise a glass to the cute, kissable (and not awkward) moments captured by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's photo staff.