Barney is a small, quiet and historic community nestled in what is now called Brooks County of Georgia. Preston Brooks is the man after which this town was so named. Preston was a prominent figure during the time of the Civil War, as he served on Congress and was a strong state rights activist. Major attractions for the area include Reed Bingham State Park and the Darien Inland Harbor Campground‎. Among the biggest companies in Barney are Southeastern Agriculture Laboratories and James E Jones Appraiser. The biggest schools established in this area are North Brooks Elementary School and Hahira Middle School. One of the best places to visit when you are in the Barney area is Jac's Bowling Lanes.