Take time out from floating in the pool or flipping burgers to check out some public Independence Day celebrations happening in the area. Fireworks The City of Covington, Newton County and The Church at Covington will sponsor the third July Fourth Fireworks Extravaganza from 4 p.m. to midnight at The Church at Covington on Ga. Highway 142 in Oxford. The free event will feature food vendors, inflatables for children with no admission fee and live music.