Gainesville has begun the process to move water lines on U.S. 129/Athens Highway, which the Georgia Department of Transportation has targeted for widening. The city is looking to prequalify bidders for the project, with the deadline for applications set for Dec. 17. The $38 million project involves widening the busy East Hall road to four lanes from two between Ga. 323/Gillsville Highway and Ga. 332 in Jackson County.